Agriculture, Animals, and Natural Resources

HB1501 - Provides immunity from civil liability for persons who render assistance to animals trapped in motor vehicles
Sponsor: Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D)
Summary: HB 1501 -- CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR AIDING ANIMALS TRAPPED IN CARS

SPONSOR: Bangert

This bill provides civil immunity to any individual for damage resulting from his or her use of forcible entry to free from a locked vehicle an animal, except livestock, that the individual in good faith believes is in imminent danger of suffering harm if not immediately removed from the vehicle.

This bill is the same as HB 231 (2023) and HB 2287 (2022).
Citations: 537.555
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1514 - Modifies provisions governing homeowners' association restrictions on pasturing chickens
Sponsor: Rep. Jim Murphy (R)
Summary: HB 1514 -- OWNERSHIP OF CHICKENS

SPONSOR: Murphy

This bill specifies that no deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land can prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to six chickens per two-tenths of an acre.

The bill also specifies that a homeowners' association may adopt reasonable rules, subject to applicable statutes or ordinances, regarding ownership or pasturing of chickens, including a prohibition or restriction on ownership or pasturing of roosters.
Citations: 442.404
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/15/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
HB1555 - Establishes a nonnative invasive plant list and a potentially invasive plant watchlist and gives the department of agriculture authority to maintain and enforce both the list and watchlist
Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Sassmann (R)
Summary: HB 1555 -- NONNATIVE INVASIVE PLANTS

SPONSOR: Sassmann

This bill prohibits anyone from knowingly importing, exporting, buying, selling, transporting, distributing, or propagating invasive plants unless he or she has obtained prior approval from the Director of the Department of Agriculture. The Director can approve a person to do the prohibited activities for the purpose of disposal, control, research, education, or export the plants for such reasons.

A person found to be in violation of the prohibition will be issued a notice of violation and will be allowed an informal hearing by the Director within 14 days of the notification. If he or she fails to respond timely to the notification or upon unsuccessful resolution of the notification, the person may be summoned to a formal hearing before the Director of a designated hearing officer. If found to have committed two or more violations within 12 months, he or she may be ordered to cease and desist. A person found in violation may be ordered to pay a penalty of at least $50 but not more than $500 per violation.

The director must maintain a list of plants known as the "Invasive Plant List" and create a watchlist known as the "Potentially Invasive Plant Watchlist". Any person, business, or other entity that offers for sale any plant on the watchlist must label the plants as potentially invasive and failing to do so, will be issued a notice of violation.

The provisions of this bill become effective January 1, 2025, except, burning bush and callery pear plants acquired by a licensed nursery before that date will be exempt from enforcement until January 1, 2028.
Citations: 263.411
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/05/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Conservation and Natural Resources
HB1559 - Establishes provisions governing methods of inducing the death of a dog or a cat
Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schwadron (R)
Summary: HB 1559 -- ANIMAL EUTHANASIA

SPONSOR: Schwadron

This bill specifies that the sole method for inducing the death of a dog or cat in an animal control agency, animal shelter, or pound is the injection of sodium phenobarbital or its derivative. The use of any other method is an offense as specified under the Animal Care Facilities Act. However, any substance that is clinically proven to be as humane as sodium phenobarbital and has been officially recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association may be used in lieu of sodium phenobarbital if the Director of the Department of Agriculture has determined there is a shortage of sodium phenobarbital.

This bill is the same as HCS HB 755 (2023).
Citations: 273.361
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/29/2024 
H - Referred to House Committee on Emerging Issues
HB1571 - Changes the laws regarding the foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Summary: HB 1571 -- FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

SPONSOR: Boyd

This bill prohibits any alien or foreign business from acquiring agricultural land in the state after August 28, 2024 and requires any foreign business that holds any interest in agricultural land to divest the interest before August 28, 2029. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to perform certain tasks as specified in the bill to ensure that a foreign business divests its interest.

This bill is similar to HB 499 (2023).
Citations: 442.571
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1691 - Modifies the definition of "waters of the state"
Sponsor: Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R)
Summary: HB 1691 -- WATERS OF THE STATE

SPONSOR: Van Schoiack

This bill modifies the definition of "waters of the state" for purposes of the Missouri Clean Water Law.
Citations: 644.016
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/18/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy
HB1695 - Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse
Sponsor: Rep. Justin Sparks (R)
Summary: HB 1695 -- ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING

SPONSOR: Sparks

This bill requires animal control officers and animal humane investigators to be mandated reporters in cases of abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. Additionally, animal control officers and animal humane investigators will be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons.

This bill creates a mandated reporting requirement for certain mental health, educational, protective services, and law enforcement personnel to report cases of companion animal abuse or neglect to a hotline established by the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA). A "companion animal" is defined in the bill as a living creature maintained by a household for companionship and not commercial purposes. MACA will provide the report of abuse or neglect to any duly-authorized law enforcement official, county or municipal animal control officer, or animal cruelty investigator. If the mandated reporter is an employee of an agency or political subdivision of the state and fails to make a report as required under this provision, the employer must send a written notice to the employee noting the failure and providing a reminder of the requirements of reporting companion animal abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter who fails to make a report will be subject to discipline by his or her professional licensing board, as well as a fine, as described in the bill.

Finally, protective services employees with direct contact with children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons will be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in companion animals.

This bill is similar to SB 91 (2023).
Citations: 192.2405, 192.2510, 210.115, 210.191, 273.410, 273.415
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/29/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety
HB1711 - Modifies provisions relating to the selling of raw milk, raw milk products, or cream
Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schnelting (R)
Summary: HB 1711 -- SALE OF RAW MILK

SPONSOR: Schnelting

This bill allows for grade A retail raw milk, cream, and raw milk products produced in Missouri to be sold at grocery stores, farmers markets, or similar establishments as long as the milk is clearly labeled with the specified warning label.

The bill also specifies that no bottler or distributer of grade A retail raw milk can sell, transport or deliver the milk unless it has been inspected by the State Milk Board at least quarterly. Also, any dairy farm producing grade A retail raw milk must have its herd accredited or certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as tuberculosis-free and brucellosis-free.

This bill is similar to HB 78 (2023).
Citations: 196.931, 196.935
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1719 - Modifies provisions relating to law enforcement animals
Sponsor: Rep. Bill Falkner (R)
Summary: HB 1719 -- LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMALS

SPONSOR: Falkner

This bill replaces the term "police animal" with the term "law enforcement animal". The bill also labels the section related to assault on a law enforcement animal as "Max's Law".

Currently, an assault on a law enforcement animal is a class C misdemeanor, unless the assault results in the death of the animal or the animal is disabled to the extent the animal is unable to be utilized as a law enforcement animal, in which case it is a class E felony.

As specified in this bill, the offense is a class A misdemeanor if the law enforcement animal is not injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment, a class E felony if the animal is seriously injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment, and a class D felony if the assault results in the death of the animal.

Additionally, certain statutes have an exemption for bites from animals owned or used by a law enforcement agency. This bill adds an exemption for injuries caused by such animals.

This bill is the same as HB 1116 (2023) and similar to SB 189 (2023).
Citations: 575.010, 575.353, 578.007, 578.022
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1787 - Establishes protections for landowners taking wildlife on the landowner's property
Sponsor: Rep. Mitch Boggs (R)
Summary: HB 1787 -- LANDOWNER HUNTING RIGHTS

SPONSOR: Boggs

This bill prohibits the Department of Conservation from requiring a landowner to register his or her property before receiving any landowner hunting permit or possess a permit to take wildlife on his or her property.

The Conservation Commission must issue landowner hunting permits requested by any resident or nonresident landowner who owns at least five acres of real property. In addition, once a year, any landowner who qualifies for landowner hunting permits may request a hunting permit for a nonresident immediate family member allowing the taking of wildlife on the landowner's property for a two-day period. The Commission must issue the two-day permit free of charge.

This bill is similar to HB 334 (2023).
Citations: 252.047
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1788 - Modifies provisions relating to the placement of any surveillance or game camera on private property
Sponsor: Rep. Mitch Boggs (R)
Summary: HB 1788 -- CAMERAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

SPONSOR: Boggs

Currently, employees of a state agency or a political subdivision are prohibited from placing a surveillance camera or game camera on private property without the consent of the landowner or landowner's designee, a search warrant, or permission from the highest ranking law enforcement chief or officer of the agency under certain conditions. This bill removes the ability for the highest ranking law enforcement chief or officer to approve the placement of a camera on private property.

This bill is the same as HB 335 (2023) and HB 2612 (2022).
Citations: 542.525
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/04/2024 
Scheduled for Committee Hearing
03/07/2024 8:30 AM - House-Agriculture Policy, HR 6
House-Agriculture Policy
HB1814 - Modifies provisions relating to task forces
Sponsor: Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Summary: HB 1814 -- TASK FORCES SPONSOR: Riggs

This bill establishes the "Missouri State Technology Task Force", "Twenty-First Century Innovation Hub Task Force", "Decentralizing State Government Task Force","State Building Usage Task Force", "21st-Century Missouri Social Services Gap Analysis Task Force","Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security", and "Supplemental Nonprofit Safety and Security Fund".

This bill specifies the composition, responsibilities, reporting requirements and sunset provisions relating to the task forces.

MISSOURI STATE TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE (Section 1.510)

This bill establishes the "Missouri State Technology Task Force".

The mission of the Task Force is to:

(1) Evaluate the condition of the state's current technology platforms;

(2) Evaluate the uses of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to improve the state's technological foundation and customer service;

(3) Evaluate the state's certificate programs and workforce development efforts, including any efforts to use knowledge models to help guide students into certain employment areas from young ages so that they are able to advance in rewarding careers;

(4) Research and review adaptive technology initiatives for state use;

(5) Evaluate current cost-spending and cost-saving state technological protocols;

(6) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's technological systems;

(7) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's citizen accessible technology platforms; and

(8) Make recommendations regarding the use of technology and artificial intelligence to improve state management of records and to enable Missouri citizens and agencies to have more efficient electronic communications and access. The Task Force membership is listed in the bill, and includes members of the General Assembly: with five members of the House of Representatives, of which three members are appointed by the Speaker and two members appointed by the Minority Leader; and three members of the Senate with two appointed by the President Pro Tem and one appointed by the Minority Leader. Membership will also include: appointees of the executive branch; and appointees that are subject matter experts in Missouri-based technology providers, cyber security, web-based communication services, electronic records and storage retention, and large-scale software implementation.

The Task Force shall submit a summary of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly before August 28, 2025. The Task Force will be suspended on January 1, 2026, after which a new set of members will be appointed as provided in the bill. The Task Force will resume its operations on January 1, 2027 and report an updated summary of its findings and recommendations for legislation to the General Assembly before August 28, 2027. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years.

The Missouri State Technology Task force shall sunset 12 years after it's effective date.

21ST CENTURY INNOVATION HUB TASK FORCE (Section 1.511)

This bill establishes the "21st Century Innovation Hub Task Force".

The membership of the Task Force includes but is not limited to: five members of the House of Representatives, with three members to be appointed by the Speaker and two members to be appointed by the Minority Leader; and three members of the Senate with two members to be appointed by the President Pro Tem and one member to be appointed by the Minority Leader. The remaining membership is outlined in the bill.

The mission of the Task Force is to maximize and expand existing industries that spur technological innovation throughout the state. The Task Force will make recommendations for legislation as well as submit a report outlining a summary of Task Force activities to the General Assembly before August 28, 2025. The Task Force will suspend operations on January 1, 2026 and reconvene on January 1, 2027 to provide updates and review recommendations to be presented before August 28, 2026. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years.

The 21st Century Innovation Hub Task Force shall sunset 12 years after the effective date. DECENTRALIZING STATE GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE (Section 1.1300)

This bill establishes the "Decentralizing State Government Task Force."

Membership shall consist of: Three members of the House of Representatives, two appointed by the Speaker and one appointed by the Minority Floor Leader; three members of the Senate, two appointed by the President Pro Tem and one appointed by the Minority Floor Leader; the State Auditor or his or her designee; and the Commissioner of Administration or his or her designee.

The Task Force's duties shall include: to evaluate the degree of centralization of the various functions of government; to evaluate the capacity for the private sector and political subdivisions to assume responsibilities currently under the purview of state government; and to make recommendations regarding decentralizing state government to the General Assembly.

A summary of the Task Force's activities and recommendations shall be due to the General Assembly before September 30, 2025. The Task Force will suspend its operation on September 30, 2025 and shall resume its operations on September 30, 2026 to provide updates and review recommendations to be presented before September 30, 2027. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years..

The Decentralizing State Government Task Force shall sunset 12 years after the effective date.

STATE BUILDING USAGE TASK FORCE (Section 8.930)

This bill establishes the "State Building Usage Task Force."

The members of the Task Force shall be: three members of the Missouri House of Representatives, two appointed by the Speaker of the House and one appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the House; three members of the Senate, two appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate and one appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the Senate; the State Auditor or his or her designee; and the Commissioner of Administration or his or her designee.

The duties of the Task Force shall be to:

(1) Provide and maintain an accurate account of Missouri state- owned real property;

(2) Evaluate the conditions of all state-owned real property; (3) Evaluate the funding each property is receiving for the purpose of its maintenance and whether said funding is sufficient;

(4) Make recommendations, including if state-owned property is in need of rehabilitation or liquidation;

(5) create detailed plans for the rehabilitation or liquidation of state-owned property; and

(6) Make recommendations regarding funding for the maintenance of state-owned property.

The Task Force shall report a summary of its activities and recommendations to the General Assembly by September 30, 2025. The Task Force shall resume its operations on September 30, 2026 to provide updates and review recommendations to be presented before September 30, 2027. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years.

The State Building Usage Task Force shall sunset 12 years after its effective date.

21ST-CENTURY MISSOURI SOCIAL SERVICES GAP ANALYSIS TASK FORCE (Section 191.1161)

This bill establishes the "21st-Century Missouri Social Services Gap Analysis Task Force".

The membership of the Task Force includes but is not limited to: six members of the House of Representatives, with three such members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one to be the chair of the House Budget Committee, and two appointed by the Minority Leader; three members of the Senate, with two such members appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate and one appointed by the Minority Leader; 16 members appointed by the Speaker of the House with various subject matter expertise; the Chief Information Officer of the state;, and the directors or their designees of the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Social Services, and Mental Health.

The mission of the Task Force is outlined in the bill and includes evaluation of the current condition of the state's social services system, as defined in the bill, evaluation of funding, and recommendations on how to fill any gaps in the social services system.

The Task Force will make recommendations for legislation as well as submit a report outlining a summary of task force activities to the General Assembly before August 28, 2025. The Task Force will suspend operations on January 1, 2026 and reconvene on January 1, 2027 to provide updates and review recommendations to be presented before August 28, 2027. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years.

The 21st-Century Missouri Social Services Gap Analysis Task Force shall terminate of August 28, 2036.

MISSOURI TASK FORCE ON NONPROFIT SAFETY AND SECURITY (Section 650.900)

This bill establishes the "Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security". The Task Force is tasked with studying and making recommendations on the security needs of nonprofit organizations at elevated risk of terrorist attacks in Missouri. Members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the Director of Public Safety. The Task Force shall issue a report annually to the Office of Homeland Security of its findings and recommendations with respect to terrorist attacks in Missouri.

SUPPLEMENTAL NONPROFIT SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND (Section 650.910)

This bill establishes the "Supplemental Nonprofit Safety and Security Fund". The Fund shall be used to defray costs of security enhancements or measures, as specified in the bill, for eligible nonprofit organizations. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations whose applications for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Nonprofit Security Grant Program have been approved by the Department of Public Safety Office of Homeland Security. An eligible organization may receive a grant from the Fund of up to 5% of the available grant pool.

This bill is similar to HCS HB 311 (2023).
Citations: 1.510, 1.511, 1.1300, 191.1161, 650.900, 650.910, 8.930
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/28/2024 
H - Voted Do Pass as substituted
HB1826 - Modifies provisions relating to the confiscation of animals
Sponsor: Rep. Travis Smith (R)
Summary: HB 1826 -- CONFISCATION OF ANIMALS

SPONSOR: Smith (155)

This bill changes the laws regarding the confiscation of animals. In its main provisions, the bill:

(1) Specifies that a warrant issued under the bill must be served in the presence of a law enforcement official;

(2) Requires a person acting under the authority of a warrant to appear at a disposition hearing before the court through which the warrant was issued within 15 days of the confiscation, instead of being given a disposition hearing within 30 days of the filing of the request, for the purpose of granting immediate disposition of the animals. An animal cannot be sterilized before the completion of the disposition hearing unless it is necessary to save life or relieve suffering;

(3) Allows a third party approved by the court to care for confiscated animals;

(4) Specifies that all animals confiscated must receive proper care as determined by state law and regulations. Any facility or organization must be liable to the owner for damages for any negligent act or abuse of the animal which occurs while the animal is in its care, custody, and control;

(5) Specifies that any person or entity that intentionally euthanizes, other than as permissible under the provisions of the bill, or intentionally sterilizes an animal prior to a disposition hearing or during any period for which a reasonable bond was secured for the animal’s care will be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner for damages including the actual value of the animal. Each individual animal for which a violation occurs is a separate offense. Any second or subsequent violation is a class A misdemeanor, and any entity licensed under state law must be subject to licensure sanction by its governing body; and

(6) Includes dogs confiscated by any member of the State Highway Patrol or other law enforcement officer that were involved in dog fighting to those animals covered under these provisions.

This bill is similar to HB 630 (2023).
Citations: 578.018, 578.030
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/20/2024 
** REVISED for TIME CHANGE ** - House-Agriculture Policy - 2/22/24 - 8:30 am or Upon Adjournment - HR 6
HB1863 - Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Sponsor: Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Summary: HB 1863 -- AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

SPONSOR: Plank

This bill ends the current pilot program for agriculture education in elementary schools in the 2024-25 school year and requires that beginning in the 2025-26 school year the program be implemented by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) statewide for all elementary schools. The Department shall convene a work group to develop academic performance standards as outlined in the bill and the State Board of Education shall adopt the standards for the 2025-26 school year and review such standards every 10 years to reflect best practices and trends.

This bill is similar to HB 1092 (2023).
Citations: 178.530
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB1930 - Establishes a sales tax exemption for livestock and agricultural trailers
Sponsor: Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R)
Summary: HB 1930 -- SALES TAX EXEMPTION

SPONSOR: Toalson Reisch

This bill exempts all sales of trailers used primarily for the transport of livestock or for other agricultural purposes from sales and use taxes. Additionally, the Department of Revenue shall create a form to be signed and submitted by the purchaser at the time of titling that states the trailer will primarily be used for the transport of livestock or for other agricultural purposes.
Citations: 144.030
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy
HB1957 - Changes the laws regarding the foreign ownership of real property
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Haffner (R)
Summary: HCS HB 1957 -- FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY

SPONSOR: Haffner

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Local Government by a vote of 11 to 0.

The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 1957.

Currently, foreign ownership of agricultural land in the state of Missouri may not exceed 1% of the total agricultural land in the state. This bill reduces the percentage to 0.5% and requires any sale or transfer of such land by an alien or foreign business to be reported, as defined in the bill, to the Department of Agriculture and the Attorney General 30 days prior to when the sale or transfer is finalized. The Attorney General must review and approve or reject any sale or transfer as provided by in the bill or else the sale or transfer is considered to meet the necessary requirements.

The Department and the Attorney General must review the transactions and investigate acquisitions of agricultural land if the Attorney General believes the acquisition violates these prohibitions. An alien or foreign business that acquires agricultural land must report the status of the usage of such land at intervals established in the bill. If there is a change in land usage, that change must be reported to the Department and the Attorney General within 30 days. Land acquired in violation is subject to court action and divestiture. The limitations on percentage of acreage that an alien or foreign business may acquire do not apply to certain land used for research or experimental purposes.

The bill also prohibits a foreign business from a foreign adversary as identified by the federal government from purchasing any land in the state. Violations of this prohibition must be reported to the Attorney General and adhere to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act of 2001.

The bill adds the Attorney General, in addition to the Department, to all requirements for enforcement and reporting relating to agricultural land owned by foreign entities.

This bill is similar to HB 903 (2023).



The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the security of the nation's food supply is extremely important, and it is the duty of the government to safeguard our security. This bill helps protect food security while balancing it against our economic security. It would allow investment in agriculture in the state but also provide better tracking and enforcement to ensure food security and safety.

Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Haffner; Mo Farm Bureau; Michael Geary, State Armor Action; Mo Rural Crisis Center; Vivek Malek, State Treasurer; and Arnie C. Dienoff.

OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that the bill sends the wrong message to foreign investors. The government should not be discouraging investment in the state and telling landowners to whom they can sell their property.

Testifying in person against the bill were Jodi Widhalm, Armorvine; Mo Chamber of Commerce; and Missouri Association of Realtors.



Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Citations: 442.566, 442.571, 442.576, 442.591, 442.592
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/26/2024 
H - Laid over on perfection
HB2006 - APPROPRIATION BILL
Sponsor: Rep. Cody Smith (R)
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/24/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted
HB2043 - Establishes a controlled livestock grazing program within the department of agriculture
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Summary: HB 2043 -- LIVESTOCK GRAZING PROGRAM

SPONSOR: Weber

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a controlled livestock grazing program in order to provide standards for controlled livestock grazing operations in the clearing of vegetation from land. The bill specifies minimum requirements to be included in the program.

A person who desires to conduct a controlled livestock grazing operation must obtain a permit from the Department. A person who meets the requirements of the program and obtains a permit may temporarily place structures or enclosures for livestock used in the operation. These structures or enclosures do not have to comply with the state fencing requirements.

This bill creates the "Controlled Livestock Grazing Program Fund" used for the implementation and administration of the controlled livestock program.

This bill is the same as HB 1101 (2023).
Citations: 261.181
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/15/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy
HB2044 - Establishes a meat production justice grant program
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Summary: HB 2044 -- MEAT PRODUCTION JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM

SPONSOR: Weber

Subject to appropriation, this bill establishes the "Meat Production Justice Grant Program" within the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority within the Department of Agriculture to provide incentives to beef and pork producers to adhere to sustainable production practices that promote social, economic, and environmental justice. Any beef producer who maintains Beef Quality Assurance Certification and meets certain criteria or any pork producer who maintains Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification and meets certain criteria is eligible for a grant under the Program to fund facility improvements and other facility or operation needs.

The Authority must post on the Authority's website the eligibility criteria for the Grant Program, the contents of the grant application, and the procedures and timelines by which producers may apply for grants.

The Authority must enter into a grant agreement as specified in the bill with each beef or pork producer receiving a grant. If a beef or pork producer breaches the written grant agreement by not satisfactorily meeting all standards for certification required, the Authority must develop a corrective action plan and any producers who do not comply with the corrective action plan will lose access to the Grant Program and pay back all money received that fiscal year.

The Department of Natural Resources must notify the Authority of a producer's violations of environmental laws or regulations and any citation for such violations issued to the producer. Upon notification, the Authority must develop steps for the producer to resolve the violations or citations under a corrective plan.

This bill creates the "Meat Production Justice Grant Program Fund", which will be used solely for awarding grants and administering the "Meat Production Justice Grant Program".

This bill is the same as HB 1100 (2023).
Citations: 348.182
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2046 - Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Summary: HB 2046 -- SOIL AND WATER PRACTICES

SPONSOR: Weber

This bill expands the scope of the State Soil and Water Districts Commission to include formulating policies and programs to improve soil and watershed health. Currently, six of the Commission members must be farmers. The bill requires at least three of the farmer members demonstrate competency in healthy soils practices.

The bill also expands the duty and authority of soil and water districts to take measures to improve soil and watershed health, water quality, groundwater supply, storm water mitigation, flood control, drought resilience, and crop security within the district.

This bill is the same as HB 1124 (2023).
Citations: 278.070, 278.080, 278.120
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2086 - Modifies caps, fees, and title requirements for certain real estate and agricultural loans
Sponsor: Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R)
Summary: HCS HB 2086 -- REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (O'Donnell)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Financial Institutions

The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 2086.

This bill removes the ability of the parties to agree in writing to any rate of interest, fees, and other terms and conditions relating to loans of less than $5,000 secured by real estate used for an agricultural activity.

The bill also authorizes the charge for the cost of the credit report as indicated in Section 408.140, RSMo.

Under current law, if a married woman joins her husband in the execution of an instrument of acknowledgment relating to conveyances or written instruments of real estate, in the approved forms she is described in the acknowledgment as his wife, and no separate examination of a married woman in respect to the execution of a release or dower affecting real property is required. The bill repeals this provision.
Citations: 408.035, 408.140, 442.210
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/16/2024 
H - Placed on Informal Calendar
HB2134 - Modifies permit requirements and exemptions in relation to Missouri fertilizer and clean water laws
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Summary: HCS HBs 2134 & 1956 -- CLEAN WATER LAW (Lewis (6))

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources

This bill specifies that land application of industrial wastewater, industrial wastewater sludge, and related process wastes must be subject to a nutrient management technical standard established by rule by the Department of Natural Resources.

The bill authorizes the Missouri Clean Water Commission to exempt any entity from the requirement to obtain any water pollution permit based on licensure under the Missouri Fertilizer law, only if the entity is producing products that are commercially sold to an end user and has accurate labeling for each container that includes certain information.

The bill specifies that entities storing combined bulk fertilizers in storage basins may not be exempt from design requirements for agrichemical facilities, as defined in the bill, when constructing new facilities.

In order to receive an operating permit, a point source or operating location for commingled offsite industrial wastewater and wastewater residuals open storage basin or vessel must meet current design requirements for wastewater treatment facilities and demonstrate the capacity to manage its flow. The bill also establishes buffer distances, based on a facilities capacity, between the basin or vessel and any public building or occupied residence.

The bill specifies that the Department must:

(1) Require groundwater monitoring wells when the basin or vessel is located in a hydrologically sensitive area where the groundwater may be compromised;

(2) Establish by rules sampling requirements for basins or vessels based on its design flow and permitted materials; and

(3) Within 120 days, promulgate rules, including a chain of custody form to be used during the handling of testing samples, and establish criteria to require monthly sampling and testing for specified metal concentrations and pathogens. This testing must be done by a third-party certified laboratory.

The bill contains an emergency clause.
Citations: 640.406, 644.016, 644.041, 644.051, 644.145
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/25/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
HB2138 - Changes the laws regarding the foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Rep. Crystal Quade (D)
Summary: HB 2138 -- FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

SPONSOR: Quade

This bill prohibits any alien or foreign business from acquiring agricultural land in the state after August 28, 2024.

This bill is the same as HB 707 (2023) .
Citations: 442.571
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2163 - Modifies provisions relating to animals
Sponsor: Rep. Kent Haden (R)
Summary: HB 2163 -- ANIMALS

SPONSOR: Haden

This bill specifies that the General Assembly occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation touching in any way the control or regulation of specific breeds of dogs. However, a village, town, city, or county can still prohibit dogs from running at large or to further control or regulate dogs within its boundaries so long as the ordinance, order, policy, or regulation is not breed specific.

Any village, town, city, or county with an existing breed-specific order, ordinance, policy, or regulation in effect on or before August 28, 2024, shall have until February 28, 2025 to become compliant with the bill. After February 28, 2025, all noncompliant breed-specific orders, ordinances, policies, and regulations shall be unenforceable.

The bill shall not infringe on any village, town, city, or county to enact or enforce a vicious dog order.

Whenever a peace officer responds to an incident where an animal bites, the peace officer shall report the incident to the public health agency. The public health agency shall contact the county sheriff after two separate reports of an animal bite by the same animal.

A child or vulnerable person, as defined in the bill, testifying shall be entitled to a certified therapeutic dog, as defined in the bill, in lieu of a support person.
Citations: 322.140, 322.082, 491.725, 67.142
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2170 - Establishes the "Missouri Rural Access to Capital Act" to promote rural economic development
Sponsor: Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Summary: HB 2170 -- RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Gregory)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Rural Community Development

This bill establishes the "Missouri Rural Access to Capital Act".

This bill allows investors to make capital investments in a "rural fund", as defined in the bill. Such investors will be allowed a tax credit for a period of six years beginning with the year the investor made a capital investment. The tax credit shall be equal to a percentage of the capital investment. The percentage shall be zero for the first two years, and 15% for the subsequent four years. Tax credits shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to any of the five subsequent tax years. No more than $16 million in tax credits shall be authorized in a given calendar year.

A rural fund wishing to accept investments as capital investments must apply to the Department of Economic Development. The application shall include:

(1) The amount of capital investment requested;

(2) A copy of the applicant's license as a rural business or small business investment company;

(3) Evidence that the applicant has made at least $100 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in counties throughout the United States with a population less than 50,000;

(4) Evidence that the applicant has made at least $30 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in Missouri;

(5) A business plan that includes a revenue impact statement projecting State and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments; and

(6) A $5,000 nonrefundable application fee.

The Department shall grant or deny an application within 60 days of receipt. The Department must deny an application if:

(1) The application is incomplete or insufficient;

(2) The revenue impact assessment does not demonstrate that the business plan will result in a positive economic impact on the State over a 10 year period; or (3) The Department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority.

Rural funds must use capital investments made by investors to make qualified investments in eligible businesses. An eligible business shall:

(1) Have fewer than 250 employees;

(2) Have a principal business operation in Missouri;

(3) Be engaged in certain industries, as specified in the bill; and

(4) Not knowingly employ any individual who is unlawfully present in this country, and is located or has committed to locate in a rural area.

The Department may recapture tax credits in the following ways:

(1) If the rural fund does not invest 60% of its capital investment authority in qualified investments within two years of the "credit allowance date", as defined in the bill, and 100% of its capital investment authority within three years, provided that at least 70% of qualified investments shall be made in eligible businesses located in rural areas or eligible businesses that are also agribusinesses; no more than 30% of a qualified investment must be made in eligible businesses located outside of a rural area;

(2) If the rural fund fails to maintain qualified investments equal to 90% of its capital investment authority in years three through six, as described in the bill, with 70% of such investments in eligible businesses located in rural areas or eligible businesses that are also agribusinesses, provided that no more than 30% of a qualified investment is made in eligible businesses located outside of a rural area. For each year the rural fund fails to maintain such investments, the Department may recapture credits equal to the percentage difference between 90% of a rural fund's capital investment authority and the actual amount of qualified investments maintained for such year, as specified in the bill;

(3) If prior to exiting the program or 30 days after the sixth year, whichever is earliest, the rural fund makes a distribution or payment that results in the fund having less than 100% of its capital investment authority invested in qualified investments; or

(4) If the rural fund violates provisions of the bill. An eligible business that receives a qualified investment shall not:

(1) Own or have the right to acquire an ownership interest in a rural fund; or

(2) Loan to or invest in a rural fund where the proceeds of such a loan or investments are used to fund or refinance the purchase of a capital investment.

Rural funds shall submit annual reports to the Department, as specified in the bill, and include the following information:

(1) The name and location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment;

(2) Bank statements of such rural fund evidencing each qualified investment;

(3) A copy of the written opinion, as specified in the bill, or evidence that such business was an eligible business at the time of such qualified investment; and

(4) The total number of new jobs, maintained jobs, new payroll, maintained payroll, new revenue, and maintained revenue by each eligible business receiving a qualified investment from a rural fund;

(5) A revenue impact assessment projecting State and local tax revenue generated and projected to be generated; and

(6) Any other information required by the Department, as specified in the bill.

At any time after the sixth anniversary of the capital investment, a rural fund may apply to the Department to exit the program. The Department must respond to such application within 30 days. At the time a rural fund exits the program, it shall be required to make a distribution to the State, not to exceed 10% of the amount of tax credits received, if the amount of State and local tax benefits generated by the rural fund's qualified investments are less than the amount of tax credits distributed to the rural fund.

The program expires August 28, 2030, and the provisions sunset September 1, 2031.
Citations: 620.3500, 620.3505, 620.3510, 620.3515, 620.3520, 620.3525, 620.3530
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/23/2024 
S - Hearing Conducted
HB2192 - Modifies provisions relating to lighting and reflective material requirements for animal-driven vehicles
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Taylor (R)
Summary: HB 2192 -- ANIMAL-DRIVEN VEHICLES

SPONSOR: Taylor (48)

This bill changes the requirements for lighting for animal-driven vehicles after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time "when lighted lamps are required", as defined by law, to the following:

(1) At least one lamp displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than 1000 feet to the front of the animal- driven vehicle; and

(2) Two lamps displaying red light visible from a distance of not less than 1000 feet to the rear of the animal-driven vehicle or, as an alternative, one lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than 1000 feet to the rear and two reflectors visible from all distances of 600 feet to 100 feet to the rear when illuminated by the lawful lower beams of head lamps.

Additionally, a person who operates an animal-driven vehicle at all time must display one yellow flashing lamp that is visible from a distance of not less than 1000 feet and that is mounted on the topmost portion of the rear of the vehicle. The animal-driven vehicle also must display at least one of the following:

(1) A slow-moving vehicle emblem mounted in accordance with section 307.127, RSMo;

(2) Reflective material complying with rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of the Department of Public Safety that is visible from a distance of at least 500 hundred feet to the rear when illuminated by the lawful lower beams of head lamps; or

(3) Both a slow-moving vehicle emblem and reflective material.

The Director must adopt rules establishing standards and specifications for the position and mounting of the lamps and reflective material required under this section. The rules shall permit the reflective tape to be only red, amber, white, or silver in color.

The provisions regarding visible lighting requirements for animal- driven vehicles shall not apply to the operator of any animal- driven agricultural equipment who is not transporting any livestock or to a person other than the operator. No operator shall operate animal-driven agricultural equipment unless it is equipped with and displays the slow-moving vehicle emblem mounted in accordance with Section 307.127.
Citations: 307.125
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2196 - Modifies the definition of grain dealer
Sponsor: Rep. Jim Kalberloh (R)
Summary: HB 2196 -- GRAIN DEALERS

SPONSOR: Kalberloh

This bill modifies the definition of "grain dealer" for the purposes of the Missouri Grain Dealer Law. Currently, certain entities must purchase more than 50,000 bushels of grain to be considered a grain dealer. The bill removes the 50,000 bushel threshold for these entities.
Citations: 276.401
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/15/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy
HB2199 - Modifies jurisdiction over certain Missouri land
Sponsor: Rep. Brad Hudson (R)
Summary: HB 2199 -- JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LAND

SPONSOR: Hudson

Currently, Missouri has ceded to the Federal government concurrent jurisdiction within the area comprising the Ozark Scenic Riverways as long as the area is administered and maintained by the Federal government. This bill repeals this statutory language granting concurrent jurisdiction.
Citations: 12.025
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2236 - Changes the laws regarding the foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Sauls (D)
Summary: HB 2236 -- FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

SPONSOR: Sauls

This bill prohibits any alien or foreign business from acquiring agricultural land in the state after August 28, 2024.

This bill is the same as HB 707 (2023).
Citations: 442.571
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2248 - Repeals provisions relating to hemp extract
Sponsor: Rep. Rick Francis (R)
Summary: HB 2248 -- HEMP EXTRACT (Francis)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Agriculture Policy

This bill repeals a provision of current law relating to hemp extract for treatment (192.207, RSMo).
Citations: 195.207
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/16/2024 
H - Placed on Informal Calendar
HB2260 - Modifies jurisdiction over certain Missouri land
Sponsor: Rep. Bennie Cook (R)
Summary: HB 2260 -- JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LAND

SPONSOR: Cook

Currently, Missouri has ceded to the federal government concurrent jurisdiction within the area comprising the Ozark Scenic Riverways as long as the area is administered and maintained by the federal government. This bill repeals this statutory language granting concurrent jurisdiction.
Citations: 12.025
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2265 - Modifies provisions relating to pet shop operations
Sponsor: Rep. Ben Baker (R)
Summary: HB 2265 -- PET SHOP OPERATIONS

SPONSOR: Baker

The bill prohibits a dealer or pet shop from purchasing animals from any entity who is not licensed to sell and handle animals, or has multiple or repeat critical violations of state or federal law within the last three years. A pet shop must disclose to the purchaser of a dog the breeder's and dealer's name and address. Any pet shop that knowingly violates the requirements is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. The bill also prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing a regulation that prohibits the operation of a pet shop that is licensed in this state.

This bill is similar to SB 937 (2024).
Citations: 273.325, 273.340, 273.358
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/01/2024 
H - Voted Do Pass as substituted
HB2318 - Modifies conditions of foreign ownership of real estate
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Dinkins (R)
Summary: HB 2318 -- FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE

SPONSOR: Dinkins

Beginning August 28, 2024, this bill prohibits aliens and foreign businesses from acquiring commercial real estate, including agricultural land, in Missouri, except aliens and foreign businesses who acquired commercial real estate and agricultural land in the state prior to August 28, 2024. Such aliens and foreign businesses shall not transfer commercial real estate and agricultural land to any other alien or foreign business on or after August 28, 2024. Beginning August 28, 2024, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by an alien or foreign business in the state must be submitted to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfer of agricultural land is conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on alien and foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill also repeals the provision allowing foreign ownership of agricultural land for nonfarming purposes.
Citations: 442.560, 442.571, 442.591
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/09/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2412 - Modifies when a registration-inspection certificate can be granted based on the grantees handling of certain nonnative invasive plant species
Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Sassmann (R)
Summary: HCS HB 2412 -- NONNATIVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES

SPONSOR: Sassmann

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources by a vote of 13 to 0.

The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 2412.

This bill requires that all nurseries and nursery dealers in the state must submit to the Department of Agriculture an affidavit that they will not knowingly or intentionally import, export, buy, sell, transport, distribute, or propagate any plant or seeds of climbing euonymus, japanese honeysuckle, or sericea lespedeza beginning January 1, 2026, or burning bush or callery pear beginning January 1, 2028.

The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill.

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that nonnative invasive plants threaten the state's forestry, cattle industries, and wildlife habitat. This bill would protect Missouri's landscape and the economic value of working land. There are more than 100 nonnative invasive plants in the state, but this bill is limited to the five most prolific.

Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Sassmann; Sierra Club Missouri Chapter; Bill Ruppert, National Nursery Products - St. Louis; Karen Uhlenhuth; Judith Mckinnon; Matt Arndt, Missouri Invasive Plant Council; Carol Davit, Missouri Invasive Plant Council; and Nicholas Darling.

OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that research is being done to cultivate varieties of these invasive plants that are bred to be less invasive. The General Assembly does not need to ban the sale of these plants. Consumers need to be educated about nonnative invasive species and alternatives for these plants.

Testifying in person against the bill were Barry Rittter; Barry Rittter, Ritter Horticultural Services; and Lance Randolph Dauw, Tomasovic Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc..

OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say currently the Department's Plant Pest Control Program inspects nurseries' inventory for plant pathogens. The inspectors are not trained to inspect the stock of the nursery dealers for specific plants. This would require 13 new staff to implement the program.

Testifying in person on the bill was Trinity Crouch, Missouri Department of Agriculture.



Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Citations: 263.070
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/28/2024 
H - Laid over on perfection
HB2417 - Establishes a nonnative invasive plant list and a potentially invasive plant watchlist and gives the department of agriculture authority to maintain and enforce both the list and watchlist
Sponsor: Rep. David Evans (R)
Summary: HB 2417 -- NONNATIVE INVASIVE PLANTS

SPONSOR: Evans

This bill prohibits anyone from knowingly importing, exporting, buying, selling, transporting, distributing, or propagating invasive plants unless he or she has obtained prior approval from the Director of the Department of Agriculture. The Director can approve a person to do the prohibited activities for the purpose of disposal, control, research, education, or export the plants for such reasons.

A person found to be in violation of the prohibition will be issued a notice of violation and will be allowed an informal hearing by the Director within 14 days of the notification. If he or she fails to respond timely to the notification or upon unsuccessful resolution of the notification, the person may be summoned to a formal hearing before the Director or a designated hearing officer. If found to have committed two or more violations within 12 months, he or she may be ordered to cease and desist. A person found in violation may be ordered to pay a penalty of at least $50 but not more than $500 per violation.

The Director must maintain a list of plants known as the "Invasive Plant List" and create a watchlist known as the "Potentially Invasive Plant Watchlist".

The provisions of this bill become effective January 1, 2025.
Citations: 263.411
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/16/2024 
H - Introduced and Read First Time
HB2418 - Modifies provisions related to an income tax deduction for certain farmers
Sponsor: Rep. Dane Diehl (R)
Summary: HB 2418 -- INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN FARMERS

SPONSOR: Diehl

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Agriculture Policy by a vote of 17 to 0.

Currently, an individual owner of farmland who sells all or a portion of such land to a "beginning farmer" may subtract from his or her Missouri adjusted gross income certain amounts when calculating the individuals' tax obligation.

This bill broadens the scope of those taxpayers who may subtract certain amounts from their Missouri adjusted gross income calculations by including any of the following:

(1) Individuals;

(2) Firms;

(3) Partners in a firm;

(4) Corporations;

(5) Partnerships;

(6) Shareholders in an S Corporation; or

(7) Members of a Limited Liability Company.

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill clarifies who qualifies for the tax deduction in order for more farmers to participate in the program. Currently, law defines a farm owner as an individual. Many farms, including family farms, are small corporations and partnerships.

Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Diehl; FCS Finanical (Farm Credit Systems); Missouri Farm Bureau; Missouri Cattlemen's Association; Missouri Corn Growers Association; and Missouri Soybean Association.

OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.



Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Citations: 143.121
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/22/2024 
H - Reported Do Pass
HB2438 - Modifies provisions of the urban farm tax credit to include certain specialty crop farms located in a food desert and establishes a tax credit for grocery stores in a food desert
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Summary: HB 2438 -- TAX CREDITS FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO FOOD

SPONSOR: Weber

Currently, a taxpayer may claim a tax credit equal to 50% of his or her eligible expenses for establishing or improving an urban farm. This bill limits the size of an eligible urban farm to not more than five acres and allows eligible expenses of establishing or improving a small-scale specialty crop farm in a food desert to be included in expenses eligible for the tax credit.

For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the bill also authorizes a tax credit for expenses incurred in the establishment of a full-service grocery store located in a food desert. The tax credit shall be equal to 50% of eligible expenses that are in excess of initial expenses, which shall be at least $1 million in eligible expenses if the full-service grocery store is located in a charter county, a first class county, or in St. Louis City, or at least $500,000 if located in any other county.

A taxpayer shall apply to the Department of Economic Development and indicate the amount of eligible expenses, the date of the commencement of construction and operations, and any other information required by the Department.

The tax credit authorized by this bill shall not exceed $2.5 million per tax year and shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for three subsequent tax years. The total amount of tax credits authorized under this bill shall not exceed $22 million per calendar year, and shall be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Department shall recoup from a taxpayer any amount of tax credits issued if the taxpayer fails to complete construction of the full-service grocery store within five years of commencement of the project or if the taxpayer fails to operate the full-service grocery store for at least 10 consecutive years. A taxpayer shall annually submit a report to the Department indicating compliance with the bill.

The grocery story tax credit shall sunset on December 31st, six years after the effective date.

This bill is similar to SB 143 (2023) and HB 2871 (2022).
Citations: 135.1610, 135.1620
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/27/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
HB2450 - Establishes the offense of unlawful dog tethering or chaining
Sponsor: Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D)
Summary: HB 2450 -- UNLAWFUL DOG TETHERING OR CHAINING

SPONSOR: Burnett

This bill creates the offense of unlawful dog tethering or chaining, and it specifies the factors that amount to the offense, such as keeping a dog tethered or chained or otherwise restricted without someone physically present on the property; leaving the dog without shelter from extreme natural elements, adequate food, or access to unfrozen water; or keeping a dog tethered or chained over a total of three hours in a 24-hour period. The offense is a class B misdemeanor. The bill provides exceptions to the offense.

This bill is the same as HB 949 (2023) and similar to HB 2721 (2022).
Citations: 578.019
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/18/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2475 - Changes the laws regarding consumer products so that certain individuals and businesses have a right to repair information from certain manufacturers
Sponsor: Rep. Barry Hovis (R)
Summary: HB 2475 -- RIGHT TO REPAIR

SPONSOR: Hovis

This bill provides that owners of products purchased or used in Missouri and independent repair providers shall have the right to access the same diagnostic and repair information that manufacturers supply to authorized repair providers. Product owners shall also have the right to purchase service parts documentation, and tools from manufacturers in the same manner and time as those parts are given to authorized repair providers. A "product" is any farm machinery, construction machinery, or forestry machinery.

Product owners and independent repair facilities shall have the right to purchase all diagnostic repair tools from manufacturers on fair and reasonable terms. For equipment with electronic security lock or other security-related function, the manufacturer must make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, any special documentation, tools, and parts needed to disable the lock or function and to reset it when disabled in the course of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the equipment. Upon purchase or acquisition, an owner has the right to receive disclosure of any modification made by the previous owners.

Products sold for security-related purposes may not be programed to exclude diagnostic, service, or repair methods to reset a security- related electronic function. Manufacturers are not legally responsible for the content and functionality of such diagnostic repair tools so long as the manufacturers comply with the rest of the bill, the bill does not require the divulgence of a trade secret.

However, no manufacturer shall be required to provide repair information or service parts to a product owner if the product is still covered by a repair or replacement warranty.

The bill also provides a complaint provision for consumers and independent repair providers for violations of the bill and is punishable by a $10,000 fine per violation. The Attorney General is required to enforce its provisions.

This bill is the same as HB 698 (2023).
Citations: 407.652, 407.653
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/26/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
HB2486 - Designates April 22 each year as "Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day"
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Burton (D)
Summary: HB 2486 -- MISSOURI BLACK BEAR AWARENESS DAY

SPONSOR: Burton

This bill designates April 22 of each year as "Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day".

This bill is the same as HB 976 (2023).
Citations: 9.358
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/12/2024 
H - Voted Do Pass
HB2500 - Prohibits labeling requirements for bioengineered food that are more stringent than federal requirements
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Farnan (R)
Summary: HB 2500 -- BIOENGINEERED FOOD

SPONSOR: Farnan

This bill prohibits any labeling requirements for bioengineered food that are stricter than the Federal labeling requirements. Any bioengineered food product that complies with federal labeling requirements is deemed to comply with any State requirements.
Citations: 196.052
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/23/2024 
H - Introduced and Read First Time
HB2527 - Establishes micro shelters for animals and outlines minimum requirements for those shelters to operate
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Summary: HB 2527 -- ANIMAL MICRO SHELTERS

SPONSOR: Weber

This bill exempts micro shelters, as defined in the bill, from licensure and inspection under the Animal Care Facilities Act and requires the Director of the Department of Agriculture to develop a form for micro shelters to register annually with the Department.
Citations: 273.325, 273.342
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2561 - Modifies the definition of water contaminant source
Sponsor: Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Summary: HB 2561 -- WATER CONTAMINATION

SPONSOR: Gregory

This bill modifies the definition of "water contaminant source" for the purposes of the Missouri Clean Water Law.
Citations: 644.016
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/12/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
HB2593 - Establishes provisions governing methods of inducing the death of a dog or a cat
Sponsor: Rep. Holly Jones (R)
Summary: HB 2593 -- INDUCING THE DEATH OF A DOG OR A CAT

SPONSOR: Jones

This bill specifies that the sole method for inducing the death of a dog or cat in an animal control agency, animal shelter, or pound is the injection of sodium phenobarbital or its derivative. The use of any other method is an offense as specified under the Animal Care Facilities Act. However, any substance that is clinically proven to be as humane as sodium phenobarbital and has been officially recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association may be used in lieu of sodium phenobarbital if the Director of the Department of Agriculture has determined there is a shortage of sodium phenobarbital.

This bill is the same as HB 1559 and HB 2605(2024) and HCS HB 755 (2023).
Citations: 273.361
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/06/2024 
H - Voted Do Pass
HB2605 - Establishes provisions governing methods of inducing the death of a dog or a cat
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Aune (D)
Summary: HB 2605 -- INDUCING THE DEATH OF A DOG OR CAT

SPONSOR: Aune

This bill specifies that the sole method for inducing the death of a dog or cat in an animal control agency, animal shelter, or pound is the injection of sodium phenobarbital or its derivative. The use of any other method is an offense as specified under the Animal Care Facilities Act. However, any substance that is clinically proven to be as humane as sodium phenobarbital and has been officially recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association may be used in lieu of sodium phenobarbital if the Director of the Department of Agriculture has determined there is a shortage of sodium phenobarbital.

This bill is the same as HB 1559 and HB 2593(2024) and HCS HB 755 (2023).
Citations: 273.361
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/01/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2647 - Establishes standards in regards to retail charge agreements and installation contracts for companion animals
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Aune (D)
Summary: HB 2647 -- LOANS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS

SPONSOR: Aune

This bill prohibits a sales finance agency from purchasing or making a secured loan for a retail installment contract or retail charge agreement for the sale of a companion animal. Any sales finance agency that purchases a contract or makes a loan has no right to collect, receive, or retain any principle and the contract or loan is void.
Citations: 267.155
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/07/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2686 - Establishes standards relating to the handling of animals suffering from parvovirus
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Aune (D)
Summary: HB 2686 -- ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES

SPONSOR: Aune

This bill requires that anyone who is licensed under the Animal Care Facilities Act that has an animal or group of animals that is suffering from or was exposed to parvovirus must notify the state veterinarian by close of business day following the diagnosis and a quarantine of the premises may be issued.

Animals that have or are suspected of having parvovirus must be isolated from healthy animals in the facility. When an entire group of animals has been exposed, the group may be keep together during the process of diagnosis, treatment, and control.

When anyone licensed under the Animal Care Facilities Act has violated the provisions of the bill so as to pose a substantial ongoing risk to the animals or the consumers, the Director of the Department of Agriculture may revoke his or her license.

Records of certain information for animals under the possession or control of anyone licensed under the Animal Care Facilities Act must be maintained on all animals and reported annually to the state veterinarian.
Citations: 273.332, 273.334
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/14/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2705 - Authorizes a tax credit to offset fees from the adoption of rescue animals
Sponsor: Rep. LaDonna Appelbaum (D)
Summary: HB 2705 -- TAX CREDIT FOR RESCUE ANIMAL ADOPTIONS

SPONSOR: Appelbaum

Beginning January 1, 2024, a taxpayer will be allowed a tax credit for a qualified pet adoption of up to $125. No more than two tax credits will be allowed per tax year, per taxpayer.

The taxpayer can submit receipts provided by the animal shelter to the Department of Revenue (DOR) when claiming the tax credit. The total amount of tax credits to be issued annually can not exceed $500,000. If the number of claims for the tax credit exceeds that figure, the credits will be distributed in the order in which they are claimed.

The credits will be nonrefundable, and they can not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. No credit will be carried forward to any subsequent tax year.

If the adopted animal is returned, abused, released, sold, killed, or otherwise not cared for, the taxpayer will forfeit any tax credits which have not yet been redeemed. The Department of Revenue may seek any records or status as to the welfare of adopted animals at the time of the taxpayer's credit application.

This program will automatically sunset six years after its effective date.

This bill is similar to HB 488 (2023); and HB 2237 (2022).
Citations: 135.790
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/22/2024 
H - Voted Do Pass
HB2723 - Establishes the "Healthy Pets Act"
Sponsor: Rep. Doug Clemens (D)
Summary: HB 2723 -- DOMESTIC PET CARE

SPONSOR: Clemens

This bill creates the "Healthy Pets Act", which requires commercial breeders to maintain healthy breeding practices by completing certain requirements, as specified in the bill, on all animals used for breeding, which will be considered records of parentage on any animal resulting from a breeding pair. Commercial breeders must also complete specified requirements prior to selling any animal to an individual, dealer, or pet shop.

Dealers and pet shops may not purchase, exchange, or otherwise obtain animals from a commercial breeder that has been found to be in violation of any state or federal law or regulation relating to the care or keeping of animals within the previous three years or been found guilty of animal abuse or neglect. Any dealer or pet shop who knowingly purchases an animal for a commercial breeder in violation of these requirements is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and subsequent offenses may be enhanced to a class E felony. Any dealer or pet shop found guilty of a third offense will have its licensed revoked and be prohibited from selling animals.

Dealers may not buy, transfer, or exchange animals with a third party or final consumer without providing specified information.

Pet shops must display prominently on each enclosure the total price of the animal and certain information about the commercial breeder from which the animal was obtained.

Each animal purchased from a dealer or pet shop must be warrantied to be free from genetic or major medical conditions for one year from the date of purchase.
Citations: 273.355
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/19/2024 
H - Introduced and Read First Time
HB2762 - Establishes provisions relating to police canines
Sponsor: Rep. Doug Mann (D)
Summary: HB 2762 -- POLICE DOGS

SPONSOR: Mann

This bill prohibits a peace officer from utilizing an unleashed police canine for arresting or apprehending a person, and a police canine cannot be used for crowd control, or biting.
Citations: 650.775
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/22/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2763 - Modifies requirements related to certain pesticide labeling
Sponsor: Rep. Dane Diehl (R)
Summary:

HCS HB 2763 -- PESTICIDES (Diehl)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Agriculture Policy

This bill specifies that a pesticide registered by certain Federal agencies or consistent with certain Federal carcinogenicity classification of pesticide satisfies any warning label requirement regarding health or safety or any other provision of current law.
Citations: 281.260
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/25/2024 
Scheduled for Committee Hearing
04/30/2024 8:00 AM - Senate-Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources, SCR 1
Senate-Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
HB2813 - Modifies standards in regards to animal care
Sponsor: Rep. Doug Mann (D)
Summary: HB 2813 -- ANIMAL WELFARE

SPONSOR: Mann

Currently, the State veterinarian or an animal welfare official must inspect each licensed animal care facility at least once per year or upon a complaint. This bill requires follow up inspections until any violations found during an inspection have been resolved. The State veterinarian or animal welfare official must provide a copy of all records documenting the violation to the appropriate animal control or law enforcement agency within 24 hours of the investigation.

The bill also specifies that verified delivery of a report of violation constitutes a notice to the facility operator of the intent to confiscate the animals and prohibits a facility from destroying the animals until the confiscation is complete.

The bill adds requirements for animals in facilities regulated under the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act to have meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs. In addition, a person with custody of the animals must make reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs. The bill also modifies the definition of several terms including "adequate rest between breeding cycles", "necessary veterinary care", "regular exercise", and "sufficient housing".

The bill also establishes the "Healthy Pets Act", which requires commercial breeders to maintain healthy breeding practices by completing certain requirements, as specified in the bill, on all animals used for breeding, which will be considered records of parentage on any animal resulting from a breeding pair. Commercial breeders must also complete specified requirements prior to selling any animal to an individual, dealer, or pet shop.

Dealers and pet shops may not purchase, exchange, or otherwise obtain animals from a commercial breeder that has been found to be in violation of any State or Federal law or regulation relating to the care or keeping of animals within the previous three years or been found guilty of animal abuse or neglect. Any dealer or pet shop who knowingly purchases an animal for a commercial breeder in violation of these requirements is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and subsequent offenses may be enhanced to a class E felony. Any dealer or pet shop found guilty of a third offense will have its licensed revoked and be prohibited from selling animals.

Dealers may not buy, transfer, or exchange animals with a third party or final consumer without providing specified information. Pet shops must display prominently on each enclosure the total price of the animal and certain information about the commercial breeder from which the animal was obtained.

Each animal purchased from a dealer or pet shop must be warrantied to be free from genetic or major medical conditions for one year from the date of purchase.
Citations: 273.331, 273.333, 273.335, 273.345, 273.355
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/27/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HB2831 - Modifies provisions relating to all-terrain vehicles used for agricultural purposes
Sponsor: Rep. Ben Baker (R)
Summary: HB 2831 -- ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES

SPONSOR: Baker

This bill adds certain all-terrain vehicles used for agricultural purposes to the definition of "farm machinery and equipment" that is exempted from local sales tax. The bill also exempts all- terrain vehicles that are used exclusively for agricultural purposes from the requirements that all-terrain vehicles be treated in the same manner as motor vehicles for the purposes of transfer, titling, perfection of liens and encumbrances, and the collection of all taxes, fees, and other charges. All-terrain vehicles used exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempted from registration requirements.
Citations: 144.030, 301.700, 301.707
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
02/28/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HCR34 - Urges the United States Department of Agriculture to include Missouri in the federal Industrial Hemp Crop Insurance Program
Sponsor: Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Progress: Chamber 1: Filed
Last Action:
01/04/2024 
H - Read Second Time
HJR87 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of Missourians to hunt and fish
Sponsor: Rep. John Black (R)
Summary: HJR 87 -- THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH

SPONSOR: Black

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources by a vote of 6 to 3.

Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment guarantees the right of hunters and anglers in the state to engage in hunting and harvesting wildlife and fishing by legal means, subject to duly authorized powers of the Conservation Commission. The amendment does not prevent the General Assembly from enacting laws that limit the rights of convicted violent felons or those deemed by a court to be a danger as a result of a mental disorder or mental infirmity. The amendment also does not modify property rights or trespass laws.

This bill is the similar to HCS HJR 20 (2023).

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this resolution, if passed by the voters, would enshrine the right of Missourians to hunt and fish for future generations. Hunting provides food for many Missourians and also serves the state in predator and disease control.

Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Black; Missouri Farm Bureau; and Arnie C. Dienoff.

OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that this language is redundant. The right to hunt and fish is already included in the portion of the Constitution relating to the Conservation Commission. Other states have passed this language because they do not have a constitutionally established body to govern the management of wildlife.

Testifying in person against the bill were Zach Morris, Conservation Federation of Missouri; Tyler Schwartze, Conservation Federation of Missouri; and Sierra Club Missouri Chapter.



Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Citations: ART I.SEC 36
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/16/2024 
H - Placed on Informal Calendar
HJR125 - Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the membership of the conservation commission, the conservation sales and use tax, and the department of conservation's property tax exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Don Mayhew (R)
Summary: HJR 125 -- MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

SPONSOR: Mayhew

Currently, the Conservation Commission consists of four members appointed by the Governor with not more than two members from the same political party. If approved by the voters, this resolution would allow the number, qualifications, and terms of the Commission members to be set by law, with no more than half of the members from the same political party and each member residing in a different Congressional district, as specified in the bill.

The resolution specifies that if the Governor fails to fill a vacancy on the Commission within 30 days, the remaining members shall fill the vacancy by a majority vote from a list of 10 individuals provided by the General Assembly. The General Assembly will develop the list of individuals as specified in the resolution.

The resolution also would prohibit any member from accepting a gift of any value from anyone who receives or has received compensation from or performs a service for the Commission. If a member receives a gift, the Missouri Ethic Commission must investigate as specified in the bill. If found to have violated the prohibition, the Commission member shall vacate the office. The Ethic Commission must forward its findings to the Attorney General for prosecution.

Anyone who enters into a contract with the Conservation Commission must report, as specified in the resolution, each item, service, or thing of value provided to each member of the Commission or any person related to a Commissioner within the first degree of consanguinity.

The resolution also specifies that beginning on January 1 the year following approval, 10% of revenue derived from the Conservation Sales and Use Tax will go for duties and responsibilities of the Division of State Parks within the Department of Natural Resources and 10% for the duties and responsibilities of local political subdivisions in which land owned by the Department of Conservation is located. The resolution specifies the manner in which the portion of the revenues to local political subdivisions is to be distributed.

The resolution also requires the Department of Conservation to pay property taxes on real property in the amount not less than that private citizens would be required to pay. The General Assembly must also review any proposed sale or purchase of real property by the Department of Conservation prior to the transaction being final.

This bill is similar to HJR 58 (2023).
Citations: ART IV.SEC 40(a), ART IV.SEC 40(b), ART IV.SEC 43(a), ART IV.SEC 43(b), ART IV.SEC 43(c)
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/17/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
HJR180 - Proposes a constitutional amendment that establishes the right to grow and harvest food and to consume, sell, or donate that food
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Thomas (R)
Summary: HJR 180 -- RIGHT TO FOOD

SPONSOR: Thomas

Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment guarantees the right to Missourians to exchange seed and grow, raise, harvest, produce, acquire, and consume the food of their choosing. It also specifies that they have the right to sell or donate excess food for the benefit of the greater community without liability as long as the individual makes the sale or donation in good faith.
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/28/2024 
H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy
SB754 - Modifies provisions relating to public safety
Sponsor: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R)
Summary: SS#2/SCS/SBs 754, 746, 788, 765, 841, 887 & 861 - This act modifies provisions relating to public safety.

JURISDICTION OF JUVENILE COURTS (Section 211.031)

Under current law, the juvenile court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in proceedings involving a juvenile who violated a state law and jurisdiction in those cases may be taken by the court of the circuit in which the child resides or in which the violation is alleged to have occurred.

This act provides that any proceeding involving a child who is alleged to have violated state law shall be brought in the court of the circuit in which the violation occurred, except if a juvenile officer transfers the case or the court grants a motion to transfer the case to the circuit court in which the child resides.

These provisions are identical to provisions in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and SCS/SBs 406 & 423 (2023).

CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILES FOR TRIAL AS ADULTS (Section 211.071, 211.600, & 217.345)

Under current law, a child between the ages of 12 and 18 may be certified for trial as an adult for a certain felony offenses. This act changes the ages to between 14 and 18 years old.

Additionally, under current law, a court shall order a hearing to determine whether a child should be certified for trial as an adult for certain offenses. This act adds that a child between 12 and 18 years old shall have a certification hearing for certain offenses. This act also adds dangerous felonies and any felony involving a deadly weapon to such offenses.

This act provides that the Office of State Courts Administrator shall collect certain information as provided in the act relating to petitions to certify juveniles as adults.

Finally, this act modifies provisions relating to correctional treatment programs for offenders 18 years of age or younger. Such programs shall include physical separation from offenders younger than 18 years of age and shall include education programs that award high school diplomas or its equivalent.

These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), the perfected SS#3/SB 22 (2023) and substantially similar to provisions in SCS/SBs 406 & 423 (2023) and similar to SB 887 (2024) and HCS/HB 12 (2020).

ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE FOR JUVENILES (Section 217.690)

Under current law, when a person under the age of 18 is sentenced to a term or terms of imprisonment amounting to 15 years or more, that person is eligible for parole after serving 15 years, unless such person was found guilty of murder in the first degree.

This act adds that such a person will also be ineligible for parole if he or she was found guilty of murder in the second degree when such person knowingly causes the death of another person.

These provisions are identical to SB 746 (2024) and to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and the perfected SS#3/SB 22 (2023) and substantially similar to provisions in SB 644 (2022), SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), SCS/HB 2697, et al (2022), and SS/SCS/SB 850 (2022).

ARRESTS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS (Sections 307.018 and 556.021)

This act provides that no court shall issue a warrant of arrest for a person's failure to respond, pay the fine assessed, or appear in court with respect to a traffic violation issued for an infraction. In lieu of the warrant, the court shall issue a notice of failure to respond, pay the fine assessed, or appear, and the court shall schedule a second court date for the person to respond, pay the fine assessed, or appear. If the driver fails to respond to the second notice or the pay the fine, the court may issue a default judgment for the infraction. The driver may appear in court after a default judgment to show proof the fine was paid.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024) and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023) and similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 72 (2023), HCS/SS#3/SB 22 (2023), HB 305 (2023), and HS/HCS/HBs 1108 & 1181 (2023).

MOTION TO VACATE OR SET ASIDE THE JUDGMENT (Section 547.031)

Under current law, a prosecuting attorney may file a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment in the jurisdiction in which the person was convicted. This act changes this provision to the jurisdiction in which charges were filed.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and SS/SCS/HCS/HB 301 (2023).

CONVICTION REVIEW UNIT (Section 547.500)

Under this act, the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services may establish a conviction review unit to investigate claims of actual innocence of any defendant, including those who plead guilty.

The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services shall create an application process for defendants as provided in the act. The conviction review unit shall consist of two attorneys hired by the executive director of the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, an investigator, paralegal, and other administrative staff. The Director shall be an ex officio member of the unit.

Once the review is complete, the conviction review unit shall present its findings either to the prosecuting attorney who prosecuted the case or, if the review was requested by the Attorney General, special prosecutor, or other prosecuting attorney's office, to the office who requested the review. Such prosecuting attorney's office is not required to accept or follow the findings and recommendations of the conviction review unit.

Any document produced by the conviction review unit shall be a closed record until after the finality of all proceedings.

Finally, any prosecuting or circuit attorney may also file a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment while a conviction review unit is completing a review pursuant to this act.

This provision is substantially similar to SB 765 (2024), to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SCS/HS/HCS/HBs 1108 & 1181, et al (2023), and HCS/SS#3/SB 22 (2023).

PERSISTENT OFFENDERS (Section 558.016)

Under current law, the court may sentence a person to an extended term of imprisonment if such person is a persistent offender. This act adds that a "persistent offender" shall also include a person who has been found guilty of a dangerous felony as defined in law.

This provisions is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SCS/SB 502 (2023), and SS/SCS/HCS/HB 301 (2023).

MINIMUM PRISON TERMS FOR ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION (Sections 558.019 & 571.015)

Under current law, certain offenses are excluded from minimum prison terms for offenders who also have prior felony convictions. This act repeals the exclusion of the offense of armed criminal action.

This act also modifies the minimum prison terms for the offense of armed criminal action. For a person convicted of a first offense of armed criminal action, the term of imprisonment shall be no less than 3 years. For a person convicted of a second offense of armed criminal action, the term of imprisonment shall be no less than 5 years. Additionally, this act provides that a person convicted of armed criminal action shall not be eligible for probation, conditional release, or suspended imposition or execution of sentence; however, the person shall be eligible for parole.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and SCS/SB 502 (2023).

CYBER CRIMES TASK FORCE (Section 565.258)

This act creates the "Stop Cyberstalking and Harassment Task Force" with membership as provided in the act. The Task Force shall elect a chairperson and shall hold an initial meeting before October 1, 2024.

The Task Force shall collect feedback from stakeholders, which may include victims, law enforcement, victim advocates, and digital evidence and forensics experts. The Task Force shall make recommendations on what resources and tools are needed to stop cyberstalking and harassment, as provided in the act.

The Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 31 of each year and the Task Force shall expire on December 31, 2026, unless the Department of Public Safety determines the Task Force should be extended until December 31, 2028.

This provision is identical to SB 1070 (2024) and to provisions in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and SB 660 (2023).

OFFENSE OF ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD (Section 568.045)

This act adds to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree that any person who knowingly encourages or aids a child less than 17 to engage in any conduct violating law relating to firearms shall be guilty of a class D felony.

This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SB 405 (2023), and HB 11 (2020).

BLAIR'S LAW (Section 571.031)

This act establishes "Blair's Law" which specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful discharge of a firearm if he or she recklessly discharges a firearm within or into the limits of a municipality. Any such person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for the first offense, a class E felony for the second offense, and a class D felony for any third or subsequent offenses. These provisions will not apply if the firearm is discharged under circumstances as provided in the act.

This provision is substantially similar to SB 788 (2024), SB 343 (2023), and to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), SCS/HB 2697, et al (2022), HB 1637 (2022), HB 1462 (2022), HB 1865 (2022), and HB 1893 (2020).

OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS (Section 571.070)

Under current law, unlawful possession of a firearm is a class D felony, unless a person has been convicted of a dangerous felony then it is a class C felony.

This act changes the penalty for the offense to a class C felony, unless a person has been convicted of a dangerous felony or the person has a prior conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, then it is a class B felony.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and SCS/SB 502 (2023) and substantially similar to SB 850 (2022).

MAX'S LAW (Sections 575.010, 575.353, 578.007, & 578.022)

This act creates "Max's Law."

Under current law, the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal is a class C misdemeanor.

This act provides that the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal is a class A misdemeanor, if the law enforcement animal is not injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment; a class E felony if the law enforcement animal is seriously injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment; and a class D felony if the assault results in the death of such animal.

Additionally, exemptions to the offenses of agroterrorism, animal neglect, and animal abuse shall not apply to the killing or injuring of a law enforcement animal while working.

Finally, this act adds that any dog that is owned by or in the service of a law enforcement agency and that bites or injures another animal or human is exempt from the penalties of the offense of animal abuse.

This act is identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SCS/HB 2697, et al (2022), SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), SS/SCS/SB 850 (2022), and SB 765 (2022).

VALENTINE'S LAW (Section 575.151)

This act establishes "Valentine's Law" which creates the offense of aggravated fleeing a stop or detention of a motor vehicle if the person knows that a law enforcement officer is attempting to detain the vehicle and the person flees at a high speed which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death or actually causes physical injury or death to another person. This shall be a class D felony if the person creates a substantial risk of injury, a class B felony is the person causes physical injury, and a class A felony if the person causes death of another.

Additionally, a person is presumed to be fleeing a vehicle stop if he or she has seen or heard or reasonably should have seen or heard emergency lights or sounds. It shall not be a defense that the law enforcement officer was acting unlawfully in making the arrest.

This act is identical to SCS/SB 901 & 820 (2024) and similar to provisions in HB 301 (2023) and SB 345 (2021).

OFFENSE OF DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (Sections 579.021 & 579.022)

This act creates the offenses of delivery of a controlled substance causing serious physical injury which shall be a class C felony. This act also creates the offense of delivery of a controlled substance causing death which shall be a class A felony.

These provisions are identical to provisions in SCS/SB 1115 (2024), the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), and HS/HCS/HBs 1108 & 1181 (2023).

DRUG TRAFFICKING (Sections 579.065 & 579.068)

Additionally, under current law, a person commits the offense of drug trafficking in the first or second degree if he or she is distributing or purchasing more than 8 grams or more than 24 grams of a mixture containing a cocaine base.

This act repeals those provisions.

These provisions are identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), HCS/HB 1133 (2023), and SB 705 (2023).

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Section 590.192)

This act adds 911 dispatchers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or volunteer or full-time paid firefighters as eligible first responder personnel to receive services from the Critical Incident Stress Management Program of the Department of Public Safety.

This provision is substantially similar to SB 760 (2024), SB 121 (2023) and a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023) and HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 119 & 120 (2023).

CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARDS (Section 590.653)

This act provides that civilian review boards established by political subdivisions shall solely be limited to reviewing, investigating, making findings and recommending disciplinary action against law enforcement officers.

This provision is identical to SB 800 (2024) and a provision in SCS/SB 1115 (2024) and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023) and similar to a provision in SCS/HCS/HBs 640 & 729 (2023).

PUBLIC DEFENDER FUND (Section 600.042)

Under current law, any funds available from government grants, private gifts, donations, bequests, or other sources made to the Office of the Public Defender are deposited in the general revenue fund of the state.

This act creates the "Public Defender - Federal and Other Fund" in the state treasury and provides that funding from any government grants, private gifts, donations, bequests, or other sources shall be deposited into such fund.

These provisions are identical to SB 841 (2024) and to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2024), SS/SB 245 (2023), SS/SB 265 (2023), SB 1039 (2022), provisions in SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), and HB 2370 (2022).

EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS (Section 610.140)

This act modifies provisions relating to the number of crimes a person may apply to have expunged from his or her record.

Under current law, certain offenses, violations, and infractions are not eligible for expungement. This act adds that the offenses, or successor offenses, of sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident in the second degree, use of a child in sexual performance, promoting a sexual performance of a child, or cross burning shall not be eligible for expungement.

This act repeals the provision that a court can make a determination at the hearing based solely on a victim's testimony and adds that a court may find that the continuing impact of the offense upon the victim rebuts the presumption that expungement is warranted.

This act also changes the time a person can petition to expunge an arrest record for an eligible crime from three years after the date of the arrest to 18 months from the date of the arrest.

This act provides that a person shall be fully restored to the status he or she occupied prior to the arrests, pleas, trials, or convictions expunged. Additionally, this act modifies provisions allowing a person to answer "no" to an employer's inquiry about any arrests, charges, or convictions of a crime.

Finally, these provisions shall become effective on January 1, 2025.

These provisions are similar to SB 861 (2024), to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SB 687 (2022), SCS/SB 61 (2021), SB 519 (2020), and SB 952 (2020).

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Citations: 211.031, 211.071, 211.600, 217.345, 217.690, 307.018, 547.031, 547.500, 556.021, 558.016, 558.019, 565.258, 568.045, 571.015, 571.070, 571.031, 575.010, 575.353, 575.151, 578.007, 578.022, 579.065, 579.068, 579.021, 579.022, 590.192, 590.653, 600.042, 610.140
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/24/2024 
H - Public hearing completed
SB786 - Modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Beck (D)
Summary: SB 786 - Currently, no more than 1% of the total agricultural acreage in the state can be owned by an alien or foreign business. This act prohibits an alien or foreign business from acquiring agricultural land in the state beginning August 28, 2024.

Beginning August 28, 2024, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by an alien or foreign business in the state shall be submitted to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfers are conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land under the act.

This act is identical to SB 144 (2023), provisions in SCS/SBs 332 & 334, 541 & 144 (2023), SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020), substantially similar to a provision in CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023), similar to a provision in SB 9 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 442.571
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/09/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB802 - Modifies provisions relating to business investment incentives
Sponsor: Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Summary: SS/SB 802 - This act establishes the "Missouri Rural Access to Capital Act", which provides a tax credit for certain investments made in businesses located in rural areas in this state.

This act allows investors to make capital investments in a rural fund, as defined in the act. Such investors shall be allowed a tax credit for a period of six years beginning with the year the investor made a capital investment. The tax credit shall be equal to a percentage of the capital investment. The percentage shall be zero for the first two years, and fifteen percent for the subsequent four years. Tax credits issued under the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to any of the five subsequent tax years, as described in the act. No more than $16 million dollars in tax credits shall be authorized in a given calendar year.

A rural fund wishing to accept investments as capital investments shall apply to the Department of Economic Development. The application shall include the amount of capital investment requested, a copy of the applicant's license as a rural business or small business investment company, evidence that the applicant has made at least $100 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in counties throughout the United States with a population less than fifty thousand, evidence that the applicant has made at least $30 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in Missouri, and a business plan that includes a revenue impact statement projecting state and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments, as described in the act. The rural fund shall also submit a nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.

The Department shall grant or deny an application within sixty days of receipt. The Department shall deny an application if such application is incomplete or insufficient, if the revenue impact assessment does not demonstrate that the business plan will result in a positive economic impact on the state over a ten year period, or if the Department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority.

Rural funds shall use capital investments made by investors to make qualified investments, as defined in the act, in eligible businesses. An eligible business is a business that, at the time of the qualified investment, has fewer than two hundred fifty employees, has its principal business operations in the state, is not an alien, foreign entity, or foreign government, and is engaged in certain industries, as described in the act.

The Department may recapture tax credits if the rural fund does not invest sixty percent of its capital investment authority in qualified investments within two years of the date of the capital investment, and one hundred percent of its capital investment authority within three years, if the rural fund fails to maintain qualified investments equal to ninety percent of its capital investment authority in years three through six, as described in the act, if prior to exiting the program or thirty days after the sixth year, the rural fund makes a distribution or payment that results in the fund having less than one hundred percent of its capital investment authority invested in qualified investments, or if the rural fund violates provisions of the act.

Rural funds shall submit annual reports to the Department, including the name and location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, the total number of new jobs, maintained jobs, new payroll, maintained payroll, new revenue, and maintained revenue by each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, a revenue impact assessment projecting state and local tax revenue generated and projected to be generated, and any other information required by the Department, as described in the act.

At any time after the sixth anniversary of the capital investment, a rural fund may apply to the Department to exit the program. The Department shall respond to such application within fifteen days. At the time a rural fund exits the program, it shall be required to make a distribution to the state, not to exceed ten percent of the amount of tax credits received, if the amount of state and local tax benefits generated by the rural fund's qualified investments are less than the amount of tax credits distributed to the rural fund.

These provisions shall sunset on August 28, 2030, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Sections 620.3500 to 620.3530)

This act is identical to provisions in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 92 (2023), as amended, and SS#3/HCS/HB 268 (2023), as amended, and is substantially similar to HCS/HB 959 (2023), 675 (2022), HB 1885 (2022), SCS/SB 465 (2021), HB 1361 (2021), SB 724 (2020), SCS/SB 477 (2019), HB 1230 (2019), and HB 1236 (2019), and to provisions in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 92 (2023), SB 644 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), SCS/SB 750 (2022), and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021).

JOSH NORBERG

Citations: 620.3500, 620.3505, 620.3510, 620.3515, 620.3520, 620.3525, 620.3530
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/23/2024 
H - Reported Do Pass
SB806 - Modifies provisions regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Sen. Rusty Black (R)
Summary: SB 806 - This act modifies provisions regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri.

This act modifies the definition of "foreign business" to include professional corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, or the equivalent of any entity listed in the current law, in which a controlling interest is owned or organized under the laws of a foreign country, as described in the act.

Currently, no more than 1% of the total agricultural acreage in the state can be owned by a foreign entity. This act prohibits a foreign entity from acquiring agricultural land in the state after the effective date of the act.

After the effective date of the act, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by a foreign entity in the state shall be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to when such transfers are finalized to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfers, or if land usage changes, are conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the state under this act. Such sale or transfer submitted for review to the Department shall be deemed a closed record until such sale is finalized.

If the Director finds that a foreign entity has acquired agricultural land after the effective date of the act, instead of pursuant to the provisions under the current law, the Director shall report such violation to the Attorney General.

This act creates a definition of "nonfarming", as described in the act, with respect to current provisions regarding foreign-owned agricultural land being used for nonfarming purposes.

This act has an emergency clause.

This act is identical to CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HBs 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023), substantially similar to SCS/SBs 332, 334, SB 541 & SB 144 (2023), similar to provisions in SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 442.566, 442.571, 442.576, 442.591
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/09/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB865 - Modifies provisions regarding foreign ownership of property
Sponsor: Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Summary: SB 865 - This act modifies provisions regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri.

This act modifies the definition of "foreign business" to include professional corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, or the equivalent of any entity listed in the current law, in which a controlling interest is owned or organized under the laws of a foreign country, as described in the act.

Currently, no more than 1% of the total agricultural acreage in the state can be owned by a foreign entity. This act prohibits a foreign entity from acquiring agricultural land in the state after the effective date of the act.

After the effective date of the act, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by a foreign entity in the state shall be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to when such transfers of such agricultural land are finalized to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfers of agricultural land are conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the state under this act. Such sale or transfer submitted for review to the Department shall be deemed a closed record until such sale is finalized.

If the Director finds that a foreign entity has acquired agricultural land after the effective date of the act, instead of pursuant to the provisions under the current law, the Director shall report such violation to the Attorney General.

This act creates a definition of "nonfarming", as described in the act, with respect to current provisions regarding foreign-owned agricultural land being used for nonfarming purposes.

This act has an emergency clause.

This act is substantially similar to CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HBs 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023), SCS/SBs 332, 334, SB 541 & SB 144 (2023), similar to provisions in SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 173.275, 262.970, 33.860, 442.566, 442.571, 442.576, 442.591
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/11/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB908 - Creates provisions relating to the disposal of animal processing waste
Sponsor: Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Summary: SB 908 - Under the act, any earthen basin or lagoon containing certain waste originating from any commercial or industrial source shall be considered a solid waste processing facility and shall be subject to the permitting and waste disposal requirements under current law.

Any earthen basis or lagoon containing only animal processing residuals, as defined in the act, originating from an agricultural sources shall not be considered a solid waste processing facility and shall not be subject to permitting waste disposal requirements under current law, provided that such animal processing residuals have sufficient nutrient content to be used as a viable soil amendment, as defined in the act.

The Department of Natural Resources shall establish values for determining sufficient nutrient value for animal processing residuals to determine whether such animal processing residuals stored in an earthen basin or lagoon contain sufficient nutrient value to be used as a viable soil amendment.

Any animal processing residuals meeting the criteria under the act shall be land applied as viable soil amendment consistent with the applicable land application rules established by the Missouri Clean Water Commission. Any animal processing residuals not meeting the criteria under the act shall not be land applied as a viable soil amendment and shall be subject to all applicable permitting and waste disposal requirements under current law.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 260.256
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB923 - Creates new provisions relating to protecting public assets from adversarial foreign assets
Sponsor: Sen. Bill Eigel (R)
Summary: SB 923 - This act creates various new provisions relating to protecting public assets from adversarial foreign interests.

PROCUREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2024 (Section 34.1200)

The act creates the "Procurement Protection Act of 2024". The act prohibits bidding on or submitting a proposal for a contract to provides goods or services to a state agency or any political subdivision by any of the following covered companies:

· A state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary;

· A company domiciled within the People's Republic of China;

· A foreign adversary company;

· A federally banned corporation; or

· Any company that offers to provide goods or services to a state agency or a political subdivision of the state that are manufactured or produced by an entity described in any of the foregoing entities.

State agencies and political subdivisions seeking bids or proposals for contracts to provide goods or services must require companies submitting bids or proposals to certify that the company is not a covered company. Any company that falsely certifies that it is not a covered company shall be liable for a civil penalty equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the contract, shall have the contract terminated, and shall be ineligible to bid on contracts for goods or services with the state or any political subdivision for 60 months thereafter.

Companies are also required to submit certain disclosures and certifications with any bid indicating whether the company or any of its corporate parents or subsidiaries has had business operations that involved contracts with or provision of supplies or services from or to certain adversarial foreign entities, as described in the act.

RETIREMENT PLANS - DIVESTMENT FROM ADVERSARIAL FOREIGN ENTITIES (Section 105.689)

The act prohibits any retirement system or investment fiduciary from investing funds of a system in any stocks, bonds, or any direct holdings of a covered company, as that term is used in the Procurement Protection Act of 2024.

SECURE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (Section 386.215)

The act creates the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2024. The act prohibits all critical telecommunications infrastructure, as that term is defined in the act, located within or serving the state of Missouri from being constructed using the following:

· Equipment manufactured by a federally banned corporation, as that term is defined in the act;

· Any equipment that has been banned by a federal authority;

· Equipment manufactured in or by a foreign adversary, as that term is defined in the act, a state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, or a company domiciled within a foreign adversary, including any equipment whose critical or necessary components are manufactured in or by any of the foregoing.

All critical telecommunications infrastructure in operation within or serving the state of Missouri, including any critical telecommunications infrastructure that is not permanently disabled, shall have all equipment prohibited by this act removed and replaced with equipment that is not prohibited.

Any telecommunications provider that removes, discontinues, or replaces any prohibited telecommunications equipment or service shall not be required to obtain any additional permits from the Public Service Commission, any other state agency, or any political subdivision for the removal, discontinuance, or replacement of such communications equipment or service as long as the Public Service Commission, state agency, or political subdivision is properly notified of the necessary replacements and the replacement communications equipment is similar to the existing communications equipment.

SCOTT SVAGERA

Citations: 105.689, 34.1200, 386.215
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on General Laws
SB924 - Modifies provisions relating to the foreign ownership of real estate
Sponsor: Sen. Bill Eigel (R)
Summary: SB 924 - The act modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of real estate, including agricultural land.

Under the act, beginning August 28, 2024, aliens and foreign businesses shall not be able to acquire commercial real estate, including agricultural land, in Missouri, except aliens and foreign businesses who acquired commercial real estate and agricultural land in the state prior to August 28, 2024. Such aliens and foreign businesses shall not transfer commercial real estate and agricultural land to any other alien or foreign business on or after August 28, 2024.

The act repeals the provision stating that aliens and foreign businesses shall be able to acquire agricultural land in the state if the total foreign-owned agricultural acreage does not exceed 1% of the total agricultural land in the state; and such transfers shall be submitted to the Director of the Department of Agriculture for review.

Beginning August 28, 2024, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by an alien or foreign business in the state shall be submitted to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfer of agricultural land is conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on alien and foreign ownership of agricultural land under the act.

The act repeals the provision allowing foreign ownership of agricultural land for nonfarming purposes.

The act is similar to provisions in SB 9 (2023), SCS/SBs 332 & 334, 541 & 144 (2023), SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020), a provision in CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023) SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 442.560, 442.571, 442.591
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB934 - Modifies provisions relating to commissioners of the Public Service Commission
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R)
Summary: SB 934 - This act provides that the Public Service Commission shall consist of seven members, instead of five members, provided that no more than one member shall be appointed from each congressional district. At least two members shall be actively engaged in production agriculture, as defined in the act.

This act is similar to SB 591 (2023) and a provision in HCS/SB 275 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 386.050
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/27/2024 
S - Hearing Conducted
SB937 - Creates provisions related to pet shops and animal dealers
Sponsor: Sen. Justin Brown (R)
Summary: SB 937 - Under the act, no dealer or pet shop shall purchase from any entity who is not licensed to sell and handle animals in accordance with current law, or has multiple or repeat critical violations or direct violations, as defined in the act, of state or federal law within the last three years. A pet shop shall disclose to the purchaser of a dog the breeder's and dealer's name and address. Any pet shop that knowingly violates provisions of this act shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Under the act, a political subdivision shall not adopt or enforce a regulation that prohibits the operation of a pet shop that is licensed in this state. Nothing in the act shall be construed to prohibit the enforcement of any applicable building and zoning laws, or relevant inspections as required by ordinance or law.

This act has provisions identical to SB 530 (2023), the perfected HB 995 (2023), provisions in the perfected HB 630 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 273.325, 273.340, 273.358
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/12/2024 
S - Hearing Conducted
SB958 - Modifies provisions relating to agricultural tax credits
Sponsor: Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Summary: SB 958 - This act modifies provisions relating to agricultural tax credits.

WOOD ENERGY TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for the production of certain wood-energy processed wood products expires on June 30, 2028. This act extends the tax credit until June 30, 2030. (Section 135.305)

MEAT PROCESSING FACILITIES TAX CREDIT

The Meat Processing Facility Investment Tax Credit for the expansion or modernization of meat processing facilities expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until December 31, 2030. (Section 135.686)

HIGHER ETHANOL FUEL TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for the sale of higher ethanol blend fuels expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until December 31, 2030. (Section 135.772)

BIODIESEL RETAIL SALE TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for the sale of biodiesel fuels expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until December 31, 2030. (Section 135.775)

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for the production of biodiesel fuels expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until December 31, 2030. (Section 135.778)

URBAN FARMS TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for the establishment or improvement of urban farms expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until December 31, 2030. (Section 135.1610)

ROLLING STOCK TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for eligible expenses incurred in the manufacture, maintenance, or improvement of a freight line company's qualified rolling stock expires on August 28, 2028. This act extends such tax credit until August 28, 2030. (Section 137.1018)

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS

Tax credits for contributions to the Missouri Agriculture and Small Business Development Authority and investments in new generation cooperatives for the purpose of development of agricultural business expire on December 31, 2028. This act extends such tax credits until December 31, 2030. (Section 348.436)

SPECIALTY AGRICULTURAL CROPS

The "Specialty Agricultural Crops Act" loan program for family farmers and tax credits for lenders expires on December 31, 2028. This act extends such program until December 31, 2030. (Sections 348.491 and 348.493)

JOSH NORBERG

Citations: 135.305, 135.686, 135.772, 135.775, 135.778, 135.1610, 137.1018, 348.436, 348.491, 348.493
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB981 - Modifies the definition of waters of the state
Sponsor: Sen. Rusty Black (R)
Summary: SB 981 - The act modifies the definition of "waters of the state" to include various surface and subsurface waters that are adjacent or connected to relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water, as defined in the act.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 260.500, 644.016
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/05/2024 
S - Hearing Conducted
SB985 - Enacts provisions regarding deed restrictions, covenants, or similar agreements running with the land prohibiting ownership or pasturing of chickens
Sponsor: Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Summary: SB 985 - This act provides that no deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to 6 chickens on a lot that is 2/10ths of an acre or larger, including prohibitions against a single chicken coop designed to accommodate up to 6 chickens.

A homeowner's association, as defined by law, may adopt reasonable rules, subject to applicable statutes or ordinances, regarding ownership or pasturing of chickens, including a prohibition or restriction on roosters.

This act is similar to SB 400 (2023).

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Citations: 442.404
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/26/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
SB995 - Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse
Sponsor: Sen. Tracy McCreery (D)
Summary: SB 995 - This act requires animal control officers and animal humane investigators to be mandated reporters in cases of abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. Additionally, animal control officers and animal humane investigators shall be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons.

This act creates a mandated reporting requirement for certain mental health, educational, protective services, and law enforcement personnel to report cases of companion animal abuse or neglect to a hotline established by the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA). A "companion animal" is defined in the act as a living creature maintained by a household for companionship and not commercial purposes. MACA shall provide the report of abuse or neglect to any duly-authorized law enforcement official, county or municipal animal control officer, or animal cruelty investigator. If the mandated reporter is an employee of an agency or political subdivision of the state and fails to make a report as required under this provision, the employer shall send a written notice to the employee noting the failure and providing a reminder of the requirements of reporting companion animal abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter who fails to make a report shall be subject to discipline by his or her professional licensing board, as well as a fine, as described in the act.

Finally, protective services employees with direct contact with children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons shall be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in companion animals.

This act is substantially similar to SB 91 (2023) and SB 1182 (2022).

SARAH HASKINS

Citations: 192.2405, 192.2510, 210.115, 210.191, 273.410, 273.415
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate-Health and Welfare
SB1054 - Modifies the membership requirements for the State Fair Commission
Sponsor: Sen. Rusty Black (R)
Summary: SB 1054 - The State Fair Commission shall consist of twelve members, instead of nine members. Currently, two of such members shall be active farmers, two of whom shall be either current members or past presidents of county and regional fair boards, one of whom shall be employed in agribusiness, and three at-large members shall be Missouri residents. This act repeals these provisions and the provision requiring the Director of the Department of Agriculture to be the chairman of the Commission until January 31, 1997.

This act repeals the provision regarding the County Fair Association submitting to the Governor a list of nominees for the appointment to the Commission as described in current law. There shall be no more than three, instead of two, Commission members from any Congressional district.

This act is identical to a provision in HCS/SB 155 (2023) and similar to HB 2115 (2022).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 262.217
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/13/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
SB1156 - Exempts certain vehicle dealers from place of business inspections
Sponsor: Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R)
Summary: SB 1156 - This act specifies that applications for a new motor vehicle franchise dealer license shall not be required to include a certification by a law enforcement agency that the dealer has a bona fide place of business, provided that the applicant is a retailer that sells agricultural supplies and is under common ownership and control with at least 5 other new motor vehicle franchise dealers doing business under the same name.

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Citations: 301.560
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/28/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
SB1244 - Modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land
Sponsor: Sen. Denny Hoskins (R)
Summary: SB 1244 - The act modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land.

The act repeals the provision allowing foreign ownership of agricultural land if the total foreign-owned agricultural acreage does not exceed 1% of the total agricultural land in the state. The act further repeals the provision stating that foreign transfers of agricultural land must be submitted to the Director of the Department of Agriculture for review.

Under the act, no alien or foreign business shall acquire agricultural land in the state after August 28, 2024.

After August 28, 2024, all proposed transfers of agricultural land held by any alien or foreign business in the state shall be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to when such transfers of agricultural land are finalized to the Department of Agriculture to determine whether such transfers are conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the state under this act.

This act is identical to SCS/SBs 332 & 334, 541 & 144 (2023), SB 791 (2022), HB 1947 (2022), SB 243 (2021), HB 1136 (2021), HB 1492 (2020), substantially similar to a provision in CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023), similar to a provision in SB 9 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 442.571
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1259 - Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse
Sponsor: Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R)
Summary: SB 1259 - This act requires animal control officers and animal humane investigators to be mandated reporters in cases of abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. Additionally, animal control officers and animal humane investigators shall be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons.

This act creates a mandated reporting requirement for certain mental health, educational, protective services, and law enforcement personnel to report cases of companion animal abuse or neglect to a hotline established by the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA). A "companion animal" is defined in the act as a living creature maintained by a household for companionship and not commercial purposes. MACA shall provide the report of abuse or neglect to any duly-authorized law enforcement official, county or municipal animal control officer, or animal cruelty investigator. If the mandated reporter is an employee of an agency or political subdivision of the state and fails to make a report as required under this provision, the employer shall send a written notice to the employee noting the failure and providing a reminder of the requirements of reporting companion animal abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter who fails to make a report shall be subject to discipline by his or her professional licensing board, as well as a fine, as described in the act.

Finally, protective services employees with direct contact with children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons shall be required to receive one hour of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in companion animals.

This act is substantially similar to SB 91 (2023) and SB 1182 (2022).

SARAH HASKINS

Citations: 192.2405, 192.2510, 210.115, 210.191, 273.410, 273.415
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate-Health and Welfare
SB1261 - Specifies that ATVs used for any agricultural purpose shall be considered farm machinery and equipment for purposes of a sales tax exemption
Sponsor: Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Summary: SB 1261 - This act specifies that all-terrain vehicles used for any agricultural use shall be considered farm machinery and equipment for purposes of a sales tax exemption.

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Citations: 144.030
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/12/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
SB1265 - Modifies provisions relating to grain dealers
Sponsor: Sen. Sandy Crawford (R)
Summary: SB 1265 - Currently, a "grain dealer" shall not mean a producer or feeder of grain for his own farming who purchases grain exclusively from licensed grain dealers or whose total grain purchases during a fiscal year do not exceed 50,000 bushels, or, a manufacturer or processor of feed whose total grain purchases during a fiscal year do not exceed 50,000 bushels. The act repeals these provisions.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 276.401
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1281 - Creates provisions relating to invasive plants
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R)
Summary: SB 1281 - Under the act, no person shall sell or distribute any viable portion or seeds of an invasive plant, as defined in the act, unless the Director of the Department of Agriculture provides written approval. The Director may provide approval for the sale and distribution of an invasive plant for specific purposes described in the act.

A person found in violation of the act shall be issued a notice of violation. Requirements for the notice are described in the act. A person issued the notice of violation may be afforded an opportunity by the Director to explain the facts pertaining to the violation at an informal hearing to be conducted within 14 days of issuance of the notice. If the person fails to respond to the notice, or upon an unsuccessful resolution of any issues related to the violation, the person may be summoned to a formal administrative hearing before the Director as described in the act. The person may be subject to other penalties under the act.

A person subject to violations of the act may enter into a written agreement with the Director as described in the act.

The Director shall create a list of invasive plants known as the "Invasive Plant List" listing invasive plants described in the act.

The Director shall create a watchlist known as the "Potentially Invasive Plant Watchlist" listing plants described in the act.

Any person or business that offers for sale any plant on the Watchlist shall label the plants "potentially invasive", as described in the act. If the person or business fails to label the plants as "potentially invasive", the person or business shall be issued a notice of violation under the act.

No plant listed on the "Invasive Plant List" shall be listed on the "Potentially Invasive Plant Watchlist."

The act shall become effective on January 1, 2025. Burning bush and callery pear plants acquired by a licensed Missouri wholesale or retail plant nursery before January 1, 2025 shall be exempted from enforcement of provisions under the act until January 1, 2028.

The act is substantially similar to HB 1555 (2024).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 263.411
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
04/16/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass
SB1285 - Modifies provisions relating to food product labeling
Sponsor: Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Summary: SB 1285 - Currently, the manufacture, sale, or delivery of misbranded foods, as described in statute, in Missouri shall be prohibited. This act modifies the description of misbranded foods to include: (1) products containing any bioengineered substance or natural flavoring, unless the product's labeling contains a website link or QR code identifying the bioengineered substance or specific natural flavoring; (2) edible coatings on fruits or vegetables, unless the label of such food or any display placed at the point of sale contains a disclosure of such coating or a website link or QR code containing the disclosure; (3) products containing, in whole or in part, cell-cultivated, lab-grown, or insect-based meat or meat alternatives, unless such product is clearly labeled on the front of the package as "LAB-CREATED" or "INSECT-BASED" or a comparable qualifier; and (4) products containing, in whole or in part, meat food products derived from an animal vaccinated with a mRNA-based vaccine, unless the product packaging states "MRNA VACCINATED".

Additionally, this act modifies the fine for the manufacture, sale, or delivery of misbranded foods, among other violations of certain provisions of food, drug, device, and cosmetic safety laws, from a fine of not more than one thousand dollars to a fine of one thousand dollars for each incident or for each prohibited product offered for sale in Missouri.

SARAH HASKINS

Citations: 196.025, 196.050, 196.075
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1298 - Modifies provisions relating to cotton trailers
Sponsor: Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Summary: SS/SB 1298 - This act increases, from 40mph to 65mph, the maximum speed at which cotton trailers may travel, and repeals a requirement that cotton trailers be used exclusively for transporting cotton.

The act also provides that cotton trailers shall not be in violation of the law regulating the securing of loads, provided certain conditions are met and no portion of the load becomes dislodged and falls from the cotton trailer.

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Citations: 301.010, 307.010
Progress: Chamber 2: Filed
Last Action:
04/22/2024 
H - Reported Do Pass
SB1306 - Exempts certain farm vehicles from emissions inspection requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Summary: SB 1306 - This act provides that motor vehicle emissions inspection requirements shall not apply to motor vehicles over 10 years old that are registered as local commercial vehicles and used for farm or farming transportation operations, or that are otherwise defined as "covered farm vehicles" under federal law.

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Citations: 643.315
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
SB1318 - Establishes the Freedom to Farm Act and modifies provisions relating to the Governor's emergency powers and agricultural operations as nuisances
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Summary: SB 1318 - The act establishes the "Freedom to Farm Act" which provides that the right of farmers and ranchers, as defined in the act, to engage in farming and ranching practices for sale or personal consumption shall be free from government intervention and that practices occurring within the state shall not be infringed upon by the federal government under the regulation of interstate commerce.

Any government entity in this state that restricts farming or ranching practices shall be held civilly liable to the farmer or rancher for injunctive and declaratory relief.

Additionally, no government measure shall restrict the production, manufacturing, distribution, or sale of supplements intended for human application, absorption, or consumption, or be deemed to enforce a compulsory marketing quota, poundage quota, or similar policy restricting the production of farming or ranching.

No penalty as a result of a violation of any provision of law, order, ordinance, rule, regulation, policy, or similar measure regarding protection of the environment shall require the closure of a farming or ranching operation or restrict the consumption or sale of food products.

Except for licenses required by law before August 28, 2024, no licensure shall be required for an individual to operate or engage in farming or ranching.

The right to access and the ability to afford food products, as defined in this act, shall not be infringed upon by restrictions based on an individual's credit score, credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity, or presentation of an identification card.

Any farmer or rancher who sells food products of his or her farming or ranching operation that are fit for human consumption shall not be held civilly liable for injury or death arising from a condition of such food products if the farmer or rancher provides the following warning label stating: "WARNING: CONSUME AT YOUR OWN RISK".

The use of any form of environmental manipulation, as that term is defined in the act, is prohibited in this state. This provision shall not prevent the use of pesticides on any farming or ranching operations. Any person using forms of environmental manipulation shall be held civilly liable for damages resulting from such use.

The act repeals the provision allowing the Governor to control the sale or distribution of food and feed during a state of emergency. The Governor shall not have the authority to prevent farming or ranching, including restrictions on water usage on farming and ranching operation, or otherwise restrict the availability of food products or control the sale or distribution of food products, including rights to access affordable food as described in the act, and availability of feed for the functioning of farming or ranching operations.

The act repeals certain provisions regarding deeming certain agricultural operations as nuisances and provides that no agricultural operation or any of its appurtenances shall be deemed to be a nuisance, except for those agricultural operations or any of its appurtenances used for production of swine or swine products as described in the act, that unreasonably expand in violation of zoning laws or ordinances.

The act is identical to SB 84 (2023).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 1.400, 44.100, 537.295
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1319 - Creates provisions relating to animals
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Summary: SB 1319 - Under the act, any public or private university or college that receives state funds and uses it for animal research shall post a written report of such animal research on its website prior to December 31 of each year. Requirements for such report are described in the act.

The use of animals in research shall include animals used in scientific research, testing, and for experimentation purposes.

A person commits the existing offense of animal abuse if he or she causes injury to the sexual organs of a female dog or needlessly causes pain to a female dog during artificial insemination.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 173.2600, 578.012
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1369 - Creates provisions relating to land application of certain wastes
Sponsor: Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Summary: SB 1369 - Under the act, any land application of industrial wastewater, industrial wastewater treatment sludge, and related process wastes, except concentrated animal feeding operations, livestock markets, and animal manure, shall be subject to a nutrient management technical standard established and incorporated into rule by the Department of Natural Resources as described in the act.

The Clean Water Commission may exempt an entity from the requirement to obtain an operating permit to maintain any water contaminant or point source in the state, licensed under the Missouri fertilizer law, only if the entity is producing products that are commercially sold to an end user in accordance with accurate labeling for each container.

In order to receive an operating permit, any point source or operating location seeking an operating permit for a commingled offsite industrial wastewater or wastewater residuals open storage basin or open storage vessel shall meet certain design requirements for wastewater treatment facilities and demonstrate the capacity to manage its design flow. Such design requirements include:

- Buffer distances between the nearest commingled offsite industrial wastewater or wastewater residuals open storage basin or open storage vessel and any public building or occupied residence as described in the act;

- Groundwater monitoring wells on a site-specific basis;

- Sampling requirements for commingled offsite industrial wastewater and wastewater residuals open storage basins.

Additionally, the act creates definitions for "agrichemical facility" and "operating location".

The act has an emergency clause.

The act is identical to HCS/HBs 2134 & 1956 (2024).

JULIA SHEVELEVA
Citations: 644.016, 644.041, 644.051, 644.145
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
02/01/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the Environment
SB1416 - Creates a provision relating to pesticide labeling requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Justin Brown (R)
Summary: SCS/SB 1416 - Under the act, a pesticide registered by certain federal agencies or a pesticide label consistent with certain federal pesticide labeling requirements shall satisfy any warning label requirement regarding cancer under any other provision of current law.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 281.260
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/12/2024 
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted
SB1433 - Modifies definition of "farm products" as it applies to secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code
Sponsor: Sen. Karla Eslinger (R)
Summary: SB 1433 - This act modifies the definition of "farm products" for purposes of the Secured Transactions article of the Uniform Commercial Code to include trees.

This act is identical to HB 1551 (2024).

SCOTT SVAGERA

Citations: 400.9-102
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/07/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
SB1500 - Modifies the definition of commercial feed to include industrial hemp
Sponsor: Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Summary: SB 1500 - The act modifies the definition of "commercial feed" to include industrial hemp.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: 266.160
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
03/07/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the Environment
SJR52 - Prohibits foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri
Sponsor: Sen. Bill Eigel (R)
Summary: SJR 52 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, prohibits foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri after the effective date of the act.

Within 12 months after January 1, 2025, the Department of Agriculture shall perform an audit to ascertain the total foreign-owned agricultural acreage in the state and make the audit available to the public on the Department’s website within 30 days after the audit is complete.

Within 12 months after January 1, 2026, all interest in foreign-owned agricultural land in the state shall be divested.

If the Director of the Department finds that an alien or foreign business did not divest interest in agricultural land within the specified time frame, the Director shall report the violation to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall institute a forfeiture action and file a notice of pendency of the action.

If the court finds that an alien or foreign business did not divest interest in agricultural land within the specified time frame, it shall issue an order directing a local law enforcement agency to seize the agricultural land. Forfeiture proceedings shall be governed by the Missouri rules of civil procedure.

After a law enforcement agent seizes the agricultural land, the agricultural land shall be sold at a public auction within six months after the seizure. Notice of sale shall be posted on the front door of the courthouse where the forfeiture proceeding took place at least 30 days prior to the public action. The Attorney General shall ensure that the buyer is a citizen of the United States.

Land that has been classified as agricultural land for the past 30 years shall be subject to the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land under this joint resolution.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Citations: ART I.SEC 35(a)
Progress: Chamber 1: Referred to Committee
Last Action:
01/25/2024 
S - Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
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